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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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

John, a retired social worker and former Merchant Navy Chaplin, didn’t face up to having type 2 diabetes for seven years, despite pleas from his family and medical staff and clear warning signs. He an...

After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Charlotte’s anxiety meant she couldn’t leave the house. But after speaking with her diabetes specialist nurse (DSN) and using our website for...