Personal Stories

Personal Stories

Personal stories and experiences from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were shared during the development of the 'Check Today, See Tomorrow' diabetes eye care resources.
A series of personal stories have been created to provide a resource for other people to listen first hand to the effect diabetes has had on an individual.
Individual stories include messages on looking after your eyes; following treatment; losing your sight to diabetes; and supporting a family member with diabetes to get their eyes checked.

• Colleens Story 'Getting Your Eyes Checked'

  Colleen shares her family history of diabetes and its complications. She talks about how she gets her eyes checked YEARLY so she can continue to keep her vision. 'Don't be shame go and get an eye check, diabetes can cause you blindness'. This is Colleen's story...

• Colins Story 'Losing Your Sight'

  Colin shares his story on losing his sight to diabetes and how he has come to terms living with it. 'I didn't listen, I never realised, diabetes can affect your eyes'. This is Colin's story...

• Lynns Story 'Supporting Family Members'

  Lynn shares her story of how she supports her husband to manage his diabetes and get his eyes checked so he can keep his vision to see his grandchildren, country and Lynn. 'I see, you see, we all see our country'. This is Lynn's story...

• Jacks Story 'Following Treatment'

  Jack shares his story about his diabetes and how it’s affected him and his eyes. He talks about the treatment he’s had and how it has saved his sight and his life. 'Don't sugar coat it, don't make excuses'. This is Jack's story...