This is diabetes

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for decades, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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Stories: This is Diabetes

Read inspiring stories from people whose lives have been affected by diabetes. Discover how they have overcome challenges in everyday life, to show you that you're not alone.

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Paul's story: The impact of diabetes complications

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Stories: This is Diabetes

Read inspiring stories from people whose lives have been affected by diabetes. Discover how they have overcome challenges in everyday life, to show you that you're not alone.

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Khadija's story: Challenges of living with diabetes from a young age

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Stories: This is Diabetes

Read inspiring stories from people whose lives have been affected by diabetes. Discover how they have overcome challenges in everyday life, to show you that you're not alone.

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Tom's story - volunteering as a befriender

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Stories: This is Diabetes

Read inspiring stories from people whose lives have been affected by diabetes. Discover how they have overcome challenges in everyday life, to show you that you're not alone.

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Reena's story: my experience with gestational diabetes

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What is diabetes? Find out in our two-minute video spoken in English. Or choose a version in Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi or Sylheti from our YouTube playlist


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