Simon’s story
"Table tennis is a big part of my life now."
Simon is determined to not let his diabetes stand in the way of his great love for table-tennis.
Simon was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was only 13 years old. Unfortunately this eventually resulted in the loss of both his legs, but since then he has learnt to adapt his lifestyle to his condition. He still enjoys going to lunch with his wife, going on family holidays, and getting outside for wheelchair friendly walks.
How Simon gets moving
As an avid table-tennis player, Simon feels motivated to get active as much as possible, and looks forward to every game. Simon’s wife and daughter also encourage him to be active, and the smiles on their faces when they see him play really keeps him going. Because table-tennis is such a big part of his life, he’s realised how important it is for his mental health, as well as his long-term physical health, saying that getting moving “doesn’t have to be an energetic sport” as long as you feel a benefit from it.
Find activities you enjoy
Being active doesn’t have to involve traditional ways of moving. You can find something that you genuinely enjoy doing and have tonnes of fun doing it. It’s easier to stay motivated when you move in a way that you enjoy.
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Limited Mobility Conditions
Living with a limited mobility condition means your symptoms and energy can vary daily. It can be very difficult to find what activities can be right for you. Your next movement will be your best movement, moving more makes you feel good and helps you get stronger.
Diabetes
For people living with diabetes, moving more is good for your overall health and your diabetes. Every step taken to moving more can help you with managing your condition, so there’s plenty of ways you can find movement that works for you.