WE are searching for unsung heroes in the community who go above and beyond to support people with diabetes. We’d like to invite your readers to help us by submitting nominations for our annual Diabetes Scotland Inspire Awards.

Every year hundreds of people across the length and breadth of Scotland volunteer their time and energy for Diabetes Scotland.

Their tireless efforts make a real difference to the lives of people living with diabetes. The Inspire Awards are a chance to recognise those special volunteers who have gone the extra mile and highlight how their dedication, enthusiasm and hard work has had a positive impact.

We want to pay tribute to our incredible volunteers for the amazing support they provide, without which, we could not continue our vital work towards a future where diabetes can do no harm.

Across Scotland one in five people is living with or at risk of diabetes. It’s a serious condition which requires careful management and support every day for people to live well. From fundraising to campaigning to supporting others, there are lots of ways that our amazing individual and local group volunteers make a positive difference for people affected by the condition.

Nominations for the Diabetes Scotland Inspire Awards 2017 are now open and will close on February 17. Award winners are chosen by a panel of judges and will be presented with their award at a ceremony in the spring.

Please visit www.diabetes.org.uk/Inspire-Awards to find out more and nominate people you know who have been inspirational in their support of the diabetes community.

ALLAN KIRKWOOD,

Volunteer Development Manager,

Diabetes Scotland,

Bath Street,

Glasgow.