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This is Diabetes
Everyone’s story of life with diabetes is different. But you’re never going through it alone.
We hope you’ll see some of your own experiences in our new campaign, which is all about showing the world what diabetes is really like. You’ll hear the stories of people like you, who live with diabetes day in, day out.
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
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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.
Snita's story: putting type 2 diabetes into remission and recovering from coronavirus symptoms
Read this storyStories: 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.
Travelling and managing diabetes: Ted's story
Read this storyStories: 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.
DIABETES WEEK: An early diagnosis and lifestyle change can help put type 2 diabetes into remission: Bupe's story
Read this storyStories: 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.
Reena's story: my experience with gestational diabetes
Read this storyVideo: What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. There are two main types, Type 1 and Type 2. They're different conditions, but they’re both serious.
Video: Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. About 10% of people with diabetes have Type 1.
Video: Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. About 90% of people with diabetes have Type 2.
