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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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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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Tom's story - volunteering as a befriender
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Reena's story: my experience with gestational diabetes
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