I WRITE having read the article "Model Recovery" in the 48 Hours section of the EA on April 25.

I am delighted that Coral has managed to stabilise her diabetes and I would like to wish her well in her career in modelling and singing.

People with the condition such as Halle Berry and Sir Steven Redgrave have not been impeded from making significant achievements.

There are several support networks available to those with diabetes. These include the national charity Diabetes UK with its telephone Careline service, as well as two active voluntary groups based in Swindon.

The Careline service is available Monday to Friday on 0207-424-1030.

The Diabetes UK website can be found at www.diabetes.org.uk.

MATTHEW SPENCER

Secretary, Swindon & District Group

Diabetes UK

Wootton Bassett

Swindon