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Tracy’s story: Knowing about type 1 diabetes earlier put us on the front foot - even if it wasn’t easy

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"You'll think you've got it cracked then something comes along, throws everything out and you've got to restart all over again"

Oliver has Type 1 diabetes. In this story, he's 15 years old, at secondary school, and is into musical theatre and amateur dramatics.

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Laura's story: How community support makes managing diabetes easier

Laura Jane lives life to the full. Unaware of any specialist emotional support from her diabetes team and not finding the right support through a work counselling scheme, she turned to us and the...
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Debbie's story: I'm swimming 22 miles for Diabetes UK in memory of my mum

Debbie saw first-hand the devastating effects of diabetes when her mum died in diabetes complications in 2012. She decided this year she wanted to raise funds to ensure Diabetes UK can continue suppor...
Journey with diabetes Complications Diabetes UK and me

Ella takes on 10K, 10 years after type 1 diagnosis

Tristan's story: writing songs helps me express emotions and raise awareness

Tristan, a university student and talented singer-songwriter is living with type 1 diabetes. Through the help of his friend Sarah, a Diabetes UK volunteer, Tristan performed in fundraising gigs t...
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Top fundraiser Imogen takes Brighton Marathon in her stride

Becky beats her personal best at the Bath Half Marathon

Becky, 42, from Devon recently took part in the Bath Half Marathon.

Kaja's story: sharing the emotional side of diabetes

Kaja was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after her first term at uni. It was a huge shock but the uni, her friends, her mum and brother supported her. Kaja thinks people don't know enough about or talk...
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Sue's story: the emotional impact from caring for a child with diabetes

Sue is a nurse and a mum of two boys. Her youngest son Oliver has type 1 diabetes. Through work, Sue got emotional and mental health support from a clinical psychologist. Here she talks about all the ...
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