Stories of people whose lives have been touched by diabetes There is no doubt that having diabetes can have a big impact on your life, and everyone’s experience will be different. Here are the stories of two people whose lives have been touched in some way by diabetes. Norm Phillips, Noongar man living in Adelaide Martina Berolah, Torres Strait Islander woman from Cairns Diabetes yarning: all about diabetes Disclaimer The information here is meant to be helpful as a general guide. It’s not a substitute for medical advice, so be sure to talk to your health professional about your medical needs and questions.