13/11/2025
👇 💙 World Diabetes Day is a chance to recognise the strength, resilience, and determination of those living with diabetes — and today we’re proud to share the story of one of our Achieve clients, Ian Black. Ian has been working with our Exercise Physiologists to manage not only his diabetes, but also the challenges of other conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. His journey is a powerful reminder that movement, support, and the right guidance can make an incredible impact on quality of life. Ian openly shares that before starting at Achieve, his conditions made day-to-day tasks feel harder and his confidence in his physical abilities was slipping. But with a personalised exercise program, gentle progressions, and a team who believes in him, Ian has experienced improvements in strength, balance, energy levels, and overall wellbeing. His commitment to regular exercise has helped him feel more in control of his diabetes management and has given him a greater sense of independence and hope. At Achieve, we are incredibly proud of Ian’s commitment, his attitude, and the way he shows up every week ready to keep moving forward — even on the tough days. His story is a reminder that:
💙 exercise is a vital part of diabetes care
💙 staying active can improve mobility and symptoms related to Parkinson’s
💙 support, structure, and community make the journey easier
Today, on World Diabetes Day, we celebrate Ian and every individual living with diabetes who continues to show strength, courage, and determination. You are not alone — and we’re here to help you move toward a healthier, more confident future. ⭐ If you or someone you love is managing diabetes, our Exercise Physiologists can help create a personalised plan to support blood glucose control, mobility, strength, and quality of life. Send us a message to learn more.
