Absolutely, Sam, and I think that's a key point. And there are more than three types of diabetes as well. I think that that is something that many people need to understand, that there are other types. And the more that we can do to raise awareness of those and the symptoms, the better, I think. 

So, in terms of type 1, parents are urged to look out for the four t's: thirsty, tired, toilet and thinner. If parents notice any of the key symptoms, they need to make an urgent GP appointment, or contact their out-of-hours service. For type 2, Frances Rees, who is the primary care diabetes team leader at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, says that recognising the symptoms of diabetes plays a significant part in preventing the development of complications. The sooner they're identified, the better the outcome. I'm glad that health boards are trying to get this message across, but more can always be done, and the Welsh Government can play a key role in this, as, for many, the false perception still remains that you're only at risk from diabetes if you're elderly or overweight. 

On top of awareness, I'd also like to focus on how Wales can improve the psychological support offered to those diagnosed. Given the additional burdens that people living with diabetes face across their life span, the negative impacts that these burdens have on psychological health and the complexities that diabetes can add to psychological and cognitive issues, it's clear that specialist psychological support and treatment should be available to all those who need it.

The inspirational Dr Rose Stewart, a consultant clinical psychologist at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and a Diabetes UK champion, recently produced a value-based action plan for diabetes psychology in Wales titled 'From Missing to Mainstream', and she said a number of things in that plan that I think are really pertinent to the debate today. The action plan wants to see diabetes psychology becoming mainstream, embedded in routine care, accessible and flexible, so people living with diabetes feel supported in managing their condition, wherever they live.