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Bruce’s story: Living life to the fullest after experiencing complications

Bruce is a peer mental health practitioner who lives in Moray, Northeast Scotland, with his wife, son, and guide dog. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of five, Bruce shares his story of adjus...

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Alhaji's story: My experience taking part in research

Alhaji was born in Sierra Leone, West Africa. He came to the UK in 1999. He's married with three children, lives in London and works as a security officer. He took part in the Healthy Eating & Act...

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Calum's story: shaping diabetes research

Calum's lived with type 1 diabetes since December 2020. He completed a Health and Social Care Diploma at college and is currently focused on diabetes-related advocacy work. 

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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...