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'After 25 years of living with diabetes we are now happy and controlled'

Jenni looks back on a tumultuous time with Type 1 diabetes as she marks 25 years of living with the condition.

I immersed myself in diabetes and now know so much more

After 20 years of living with diabetes, Jenni thought she knew everything she needed to know.

Janet Richards' story

Janet is supporting the Putting Feet First Campaign to make sure no one has to share her experience of losing their leg.I was scared what happened to my father was happening to me.

In 1934, Janet Rae was first diagnosed with diabetes at just 18 months old.

Jack Tofts, 84, is one of 185 people to receive the Lawrence medal from Diabetes UK.

Everything changed when I was given a place on a DAFNE course

I was 20 and studying at university in the USA.

"Advances to equipment and technology have been life-changing over the last 60 years"

Peter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on 28 November 1956. Here he tells his story of about six decades with type 1 – from how the technology and equipment has changed, to what he’s learnt along th...

I'm still skiing so something's working

When Pete was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on a school skiing trip, he thought the very worse.I've had Type 1 diabetes since January 1985.

improved knowledge (of diabetes) can really improve quality of life

I'm not alone with diabetes

Kate, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in March 2012, had just turned 18 and was in the middle of 'A' Levels.

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