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Putting my type 2 diabetes into remission by learning how to make changes to my diet.

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"Flash is the most important tool I have to manage my diabetes"

Erin, 46, from Twickenham, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 10. She has been self-funding flash glucose monitoring for a year. I remember the day I was diagnosed with Type 1 at the ...

Carole's story: managing LADA using flash glucose monitoring

Carole, 68, was diagnosed with LADA, a form of type 1 diabetes, at age 62. Having lost both her father and brother to diabetes complications, she was determined not to go down the same track...
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Mairi's story: proving to myself I can do the One Million Step Challenge

Mairi wasn't sure whether she could complete the One Million Step Challenge at first. But after registering to take part, she completed steps across the UK, enjoying different scenery and losing some ...
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Mohammed's story: running for the first time to support daughter

Mohammed has never done any running but is taking on the challenge to support his daughter Evie, 5, who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
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You don't want diabetes to rule your life, but it's got to guide your life.

Now, aged 49, he lives in Northampton with his wife Ann and he’s prioritising his health and working hard to help others do the same. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1982 when I was 12 and ...

"Taking part in the London Bridges Challenge is my way of saying thank you to Diabetes UK."

Aman, who has Type 1 diabetes, took on the London Bridges Challenge with his family to show his support for people affected by diabetes, and to take on the 10 mile challenge. Aman's story...

"The importance of our taking part in the London Bridges Challenge was just one aspect of the day"

Terry and his wife, Sheila, took part in the London Bridges Challenge to support their daughter, Carly, who has Type 1 diabetes. Already keen walkers, Terry tells us about his challenge and their...

After completing the London Marathon I was told my Type 2 diabetes is in remission

Karen was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes 10 years ago. After a series of set backs, including the loss of her sister-in-law to complications related to Type 1 diabetes, Karen decided she wan...

My surgeon was pretty clear that cycling was a good thing to do to help my knee — and so far I'd agree with him: Ruth's story

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Len's worst times with diabetes didn't stop him swimming

Complications from type 2 diabetes left Len Bunn, 71, a shadow of his former self. But, after getting the help he needed, he’s back in the swim of things and is planning a fourth Swim22 challenge for ...
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