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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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Diabetes has never stopped me doing anything

Diabetes UK blogger Lucy Thomasremembers being very ill while holidaying in France and her consquent diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.

'Diabetes doesn't stop my adventures and seeing the world.'

Diabetes and depression are like bad twins

Diabetes almost ruined my marriage

"“When I first realised I was becoming impotent, I ignored what was happening and did absolutely nothing.

Diabetes and What it Means to Me

Liam Buxton was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes over 11 years ago. He is a third year student studying Contemporary Lens Media.

Danny's story - The importance of diabetic eye screening

Danny, aged 35, tells how he lost his sight from diabetic eye disease in this powerful film highlighting the importance of annual eye checks. Danny is 35 and is a patient of Guy’s and St

'Despite diabetes, I have travelled Europe competing in table tennis'

Despite ups and downs with diabetes, Lucy is an accomplished table tennis competitor who has more energy than ever.

Dancing keeps me healthy

Janice's Type 1 diagnosis led her to take up regular ballet classes.

Dan wanted to run 'The Wall' after his son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes

Coping with diabetes on my Duke of Edinburgh trip

Holly has just completed her bronze Duke of Edinburgh award and gives her top tips on what to take for the trip.I know a lot of people around my age will either be doing Duke of Edinburgh
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