After being misdiagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager, one woman who lives in Bingham has spoken out about life with Type 1 diabetes. Now trying to raise awareness through her job, Claire Clements wants to ensure young children with the condition feel comfortable to be open about it.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body is unable to produce any insulin. The condition, unlike Type 2 diabetes, cannot be prevented.
In 2016, it was estimated 3.8 million people aged 16 and over had diabetes in England. This estimate included those who were diagnosed or undiagnosed.
