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Understanding the importance of diabetes health checks to help prevent diabetes complications. 

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James' story: My experience of eye screening

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Volunteer Spotlight – May 2025 – Vicky Greenbank

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Going on a DAFNE course changed my life

75 year-old Bruce looks at the time he met Dr R D Lawrence and explains why a DAFNE course changed his life. It was Guy Fawkes Day 1952 and I was looking forward to joining the family

Fifteen-year-old Fintan knows the power of our 4 Ts campaign

Fatherhood and Type 1 diabetes

Six dads who live with Type 1 – or have a child who does – share their stories.Andrew: “We wanted to show that this juggernaut that crashes into people’s lives can be used as a force for

'Father and daughter team up to show family support'

A father and daughter team from West Kilbride took on the Great Scottish Run in October, in the hope of taking a step towards a better life for people affected by diabetes.   

As a teenager, diabetes makes everything 10 times worse as you're going through puberty and want to rebel against everyone

Hear Emma talking about how she didn't look after her diabetes when she was first diagnosed and how she wants to raise awareness of eating disorders among people with diabetes.I have been

"Fastest diabetic in Nottingham!"

Embracing the spirit of Christmas for Diabetes UK

A community in Sussex came together for a beautiful musical evening in aid of Diabetes UK.

'DKA is one scary thing to go through'

Diabetes won't stop me

After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year, Jake hasn't stopped fundraising since.

Diabetes shouldn't be a barrier to doing anything you want to do

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