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"I just hope that with greater awareness we can help prevent more amputations."

No longer relying on insulin after changing my lifestyle

Ben changed his lifestyle to help his depression and his marriage 13 years after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Told he had the condition at the age of 31, it wasn't until the age

My story is a warning to others

A crack in my husband's heel led to the threat of losing his leg.My story is a warning to others. In December last year, my husband Jim had a crack in his heel.

Nikki pulled on her trainers and ran the Great North Run in memory of her mother

A family history of diabetes inspired a primary school teacher from Teesside to run the Bupa Great North Run for Diabetes UK.The run was the third time Nikki Fothergill has taken part in&n

My sister would be proud that I took control of diabetes

After watching her sister die from a diabetes-related illness, Julie decided that she wasn't going to ignore her own diabetes.

Be aware that diabetes is serious

Robert recalls how he didn't let diabetes interfere with his lifestyle until one day he was forced to take diabetes seriously.I am Type 2 diagnosed about seven years ago.

My fear of needles led to the remission of my Type 2 diabetes

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Malcolm: "DESMOND made a big difference"

Malcolm talks about how going on a course makes living with diabetes easier. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes when I was 55. I went into a complete panic.

"Sometimes just being able to talk through some of the issues we're facing can make a real difference."

Jeanagh Punter has Type 2 diabetes and gives up her spare time to help improve the care and education of local people living with diabetes.Getting the

Joni: "Going on a course has helped get my diabetes under control."

Joni is supporting Taking Control, our campaign to make sure everyone has the skills and confidence to live better with diabetes.

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