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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...

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

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

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.

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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.

Pregnancy was hard but worth every moment

My pregnancy was without doubt the hardest thing I've ever done, but worth every minute to have baby James safe in my arms. My control wasn't as good as it should have been when we starte

Roy Partridge: a champion sailor who travelled the world

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One door closes, another one opens

Despite being told by his doctor he couldn't do certain things, Matt has achieved his goals and puts it down to good control and a positive frame of mind.In 2000, at the age of 13, I was d

The consultant took one look at me and said no way did I have Type 2 diabetes

Carla's story "My story started at 36, by not feeling well. I lost a lot of weight very quickly and I was extremely tired all the time.

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