Duncan Read

Founder of Fitter for having it

‘an ordinary bloke that’s done extra-ordinary things’

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 14 and grew up not wanting to be defined by a life long condition for which there is no cure. Sport and exercise was my passion, and although its a bit harder, making that the centre of my life has improved my health and wellbeing.

Life and diabetes

  • Born 1972

  • Type 1 diabetes since 1986

  • Father, husband, son, brother

  • Dexcom Warrior

  • JRDF Ambassador

  • Volunteer and fundraiser

  • Mentor and key note speaker

  • Rio Tinto Childrens Diabetes Centre

    • Member Consumer Involvement Committee

    • Representative Scientific Sub-committee.

Sport and exercise

  • Multiple ultra-marathons

  • Six marathons in six days

  • Adventure race participant

  • Cycled over the Pyrenees

  • Multi day unsupported hikes

  • Junior sports coach

  • Team sport

    • Representative cricket

    • Rugby, London Division 1

    • Football, tennis, squash, rowing

Career and business

  • Member Australian Institute of Company Directors

  • Business owner

  • Non-executive director

  • Consultant in UK, Australia, Middle East

  • Senior State Government roles

  • Project director

  • Expert advisor

  • BSc (Hons) and Dip Town Planning from Birmingham City University (UK)

Reach out

I am available to coach or discuss type 1 diabetes, exercise, and mental resilience in one-on-one, small teams sessions, or with large audiences as a key note speaker.

Reach out to explore my insights on being #fitterforhavingit