Rory Douglas-Speed confides outlook on living with disease that has ‘vast’ mental impact

‘I think there’s so much strength in showing something off that you might feel is seen as weak or broken. I think it’s special.’ (Picture: Omnipod)

For years, Rory Douglas-Speed became a familiar face to soap fans as Hollyoaks favourite Joel Dexter, navigating dramatic storylines and life-changing twists on screen. But away from the cameras, the actor has been dealing with a very different challenge for most of his life.

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, Rory has spoken openly in recent years about living with the condition. Now, during Diabetes Awareness Week (8th-14th June...