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Team sugar rush celebrates four years of fundraising success

Founder of Team Sugar Rush, Amanda explains why fundraising for Diabetes UK Scotland means so much to her.

Tackling diabetes at the gym

Epsom-based Nicole Walker is a mum-of-three and a personal trainer. She is 46 and has Type 1 diabetes.

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Stewart: "DAFNE has given me my life back"

Stewart explains the practical and emotional benefits he got from going on an diabetes education course.

Spinning 250 miles for Diabetes UK

Rachael and Claudia took up spinning and challenged themselves to cycle 250 miles for Diabetes UK.

You can live a normal happy life with diabetes

18-year-old Sophie looks back on life with Type 1 and her diagnosis when she was aged four.

She was proof positive that diabetes is something you can live with quite happily

Emma's story My Aunty Mary was type 1 diabetic for many years, before I was born.

So how about some positives of Type 1 diabetes

Adrian talks about being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and talks about his positive experiences. Adrian says Type 1 diabetes is just another of life's complications. Adrian's story I was d...

Running for Diabetes UK makes me feel part of a team

Robert took part in the Great Scottish Run because his family has been touched by diabetes.

Roy Johnson's story

Roy has used his experience to campaign for better foot care to make sure we can help prevent more amputations. I have five toes missing now, and my balance is compromised.

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