I've been an insulin dependant diabetic since I was 8 (almost 16 years) and have been alpine and winter climbing climbing for over 4 years. I have thus far had quite a bit of success - highlights include: Piz Badile North East Face, Cordier Pillar, Dru North Face, Walker Spur, Gervasutti Pillar, Droites North East Spur Direct and Frendo Spur. I thought I'd write a short piece on how I deal with my diabetes in the mountains. I hope this will be of use to other diabetic Alpinists and I would be keen to hear anyone’s thoughts on it as I have had little contact with other diabetic Alpinists.