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Understanding the importance of diabetes health checks to help prevent diabetes complications. 

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Wendy's story: Taking on my fifth stepping challenge

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James' story: My experience of eye screening

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Wendy's story: Taking on my fifth stepping challenge

Wendy, from Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, shares her experience of taking part in the One Million Step Challenge.
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James' story: My experience of eye screening

James, from Oxford, has lived with type 1 diabetes for 12 years and shares his experiences of eye screening as part of his heath checks.
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Volunteer Spotlight – May 2025 – Vicky Greenbank

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Ollie’s Story: Type 1, COVID and sugar-craving dreams

Ollie, from Sussex, shares his experience of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during his first year as a university student in Bristol.
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Catriona's story: my experience of life-altering complications

Catriona, from Tayside, shares what it was like being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager and how complications of the condition have been life-altering for her. She highlights the importance...
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Volunteer Spotlight - March 2025 - Sophia Alvi and Syed Kerbalai

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Sonia’s story: It’s how we look at our new normal that matters

Sonia, from Berkshire, talks about her diagnosis of type 1 diabetes just before her 32nd birthday.
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Amelia's story: Completing the Duke of Edinburgh expedition with type 1

Amelia shares her experience of type 1 diabetes and completing the Duke of Edinburgh expedition, including the many highlights and challenges along the way. 
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Siân's story: Adjusting to life with diabetic retinopathy

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Volunteer Spotlight – December 2024 – Roberta Hill

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