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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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Sue's story: Diabetes UK helped me, and now I'm giving back to others

Sue was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 10 years ago. Initially, doctors thought she’d had a heart attack but when they eventually checked her blood sugars, they realised it was type 1 diabetes. W...
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Sam's story: joining running club to raise money for Diabetes UK

Sam Barnett was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just after her 30th birthday. She joined Zero to Heroes in 2015 after a difficult Summer handling her diabetes. 
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Graham's story: my experience living with LADA, or type 1.5 diabetes

Graham grew up with a twin brother that had type 1 diabetes. Twenty years later Graham was diagnosed with type 2, which came as a surprise as he didn't fit the profile. After four years Graham found o...
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Rekha's story: understanding importance of looking out for yourself

Rekha, 66, a Community Champion for Diabetes UK shares her experience managing her type 2 diabetes.
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Alan Fuller - London Landmarks Half Marathon Supporter Story

Alan has dug out his running shoes to take part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

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My London Marathon journey

Rachel, whose son Alex was diagnosed with Type 1 when he was just six years old took on the London Marathon after being inspired.

From 26 stone to 26 miles 

Andrew, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2014 is taking on the London Marathon 2019 to show that anything really is possible.
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