Backing Lyla's Law
- mortonk8
- 4 days ago
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Diana Johnson MP supported constituents John and Emma Story who came to Westminster promoting Lyla's Law on mandatory testing for all children presenting with potential Type 1 Diabetes symptoms.
Lyla Story died in May 2025, fewer than 24 hours after her mother took her to a doctor, who diagnosed acute tonsillitis. An inquest into Lyla's death in September heard that she had undiagnosed Type 1 Diabetes.
The Hull North and Cottingham MP said:
“It was a privilege to accompany my constituents John and Emma Story in Westminster this week - in Downing Street, at the debate in Parliament and at the meeting with the Secretary of State for Health Wes Streeting.
“They have brilliantly highlighted issues around Type 1 Diabetes that have gone under the radar for far too long. Their dedication to ensuring that other families will not suffer as they have, with the loss of Lyla, is admirable.
“There is still much to do in achieving the changes for which John and Emma are campaigning, but their work is already saving lives by educating the public about the ‘4 Ts’ - thirst, toilet, thinning and tiredness – that are the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes.”
