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Hollie’s journey to type 2 diabetes remission

Hollie from Aberdeenshire shares what it was like being diagnosed as an under 40-year-old and how making changes to her diet and increasing her physical activity has helped her put her diabetes into r...

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Kirsty's story: Coming to terms with our child's diagnosis

Kirsty’s youngest son Eddie has type 1 diabetes. She’s doing our Cardiff Wellness Walk with his big brother Harrison, who is 8. 

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Elaine's Story: My daughter's diagnosis with type 1 diabetes

On World Diabetes Day, nearly 4 years ago, Elaine Kane from Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, received an email that she credits to saving her daughter’s life. Containing information about the importance ...

Paul's story: The impact of diabetes complications

Paul was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes when he was 27 years old. After living with diabetes for over twenty years, he's experienced several diabetes complications. He now tells his story to encourage...

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Richard’s story: A landmark challenge in support of my son

Image credit:  Peter Morrison - Belfast Telegraph Richard Whiteside, a GP based in Comber Northern Ireland, has set his sights on a grand challenge this year in support of his son who was diag...

Natasha’s story: our lives our voices and becoming a young leader

Natasha was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 17 and very shortly after joined the Northern Ireland youth programme Our Lives Our Voices back in 2019. Taking on the role of a Young Leader, ...

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