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Liam's story: The impact of stigma can be immense, it often becomes a vicious cycle

Liam, from South East London, shares his experiences of life with type 2 diabetes and the impact of stigma that he has experienced in healthcare settings.(Photo by: Matthew Kaltenborn)
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Donita's story: Misunderstandings around my condition left me feeling dismissed

Donita shares her experiences of living with type 1 diabetes and how stigma impacts her.
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Beth's story: My GP laughed and said type 2 wasn't possible at my age

Beth, who lives in Newcastle with her fiancé, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 22. Three years on, she shares her experiences with us including some of the misunderstandings about her ...
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Meg’s story: I was given no information about my increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Meg is a primary school teacher who lives in Somerset with her husband and son. Meg tells us about her experiences of being diagnosed with gestational diabetes during her pregnancy in 2020.
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Rei’s story: I would love to see attitudes to women with gestational diabetes change

Rei, who is a researcher for a national children’s charity, lives in Cambridge with her husband and two children. She shares her experience of being diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GDM) during bo...
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Robert's story: giving a voice to daily life with diabetes

Robert Resnick is a member of our Diabetes Research Steering Groups, a platform that brings together people affected by diabetes, researchers, and healthcare professionals. Robert experienced an ...
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Cathal's story: New lease of life after losing weight to prevent type 2 diabetes

Cathal, 69, is married with four grown-up children and five young grandchildren. He lost 22kg (more than three and a half stone) after a type 2 prevention course and reversed his prediabetes.
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Caron's story: Being a carer for my husband and managing my prediabetes

Caron Board, 68, who has prediabetes, has supported her husband with his type 2 diabetes since his diagnosis with dementia in 2023. She shares her experience.
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Volunteer Spotlight – February 2026 – Muhammad Qureshi

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Rani's story: Living with type 2 diabetes and fasting during Ramadan

Rani shares her experience of living with type 2 diabetes and embracing Ramadan.
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