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“I get my motivation to fundraise knowing that young children and their parents have to live with this condition."

Bob, who has been raising funds for Diabetes Scotland since 2012, has collected over £5,000.

Exercise is how I treat diabetes

Magdalena who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes is determined to be even more active to keep on top of the condition.I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes ten years ago. One

"I had my first major hypo a few days after my honeymoon"

Steve, 27, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes after being treated for a rare lung disease and has developed a passion for fitness.

'I found the motivation and strength to achieve a healthier lifestyle'

Dolly is a big voice in her community on diabetes care

"It's really rewarding to know I'm helping others who are in the same position I was after my diagnosis with Type 2 diabetes."

Diabetes led to my ongoing health problems

Bernard talks about how he copes with episodic strokes and believes diabetes is to blame for his ongoing health complications.Having been a Type 2 diabetic since the early 1980s, and since

'Community champions are helping people with type 2 diabetes make changes.'

Diabetes UK Community Champion Tabassuma Akramul, who features on BBC1's Inside Out programme (East Midlands), highlights the importance of raising awareness of Type 2 diabetes within her communit

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Carol was in denial about her Type 2 diabetes for years, but is now training for a triathlon and determined to live a long happy life.

As a Diabetes Champion, I can share what I've learnt about living with diabetes

Manjula was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes five years ago.

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