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Tracy’s story: Knowing about type 1 diabetes earlier put us on the front foot - even if it wasn’t easy

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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 storyMy 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 Partridge: a champion sailor who travelled the world

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.

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