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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.

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

Coping with night-time hypos alone is one of my retirement challenges

Roger, 74, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1960.

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

DAFNE changed my life and provided me with the educational tools I need to be able to use my pump

Lisa tells why she will keep asking for the 15 healthcare essentials and explains how DAFNE changed her life.I have had Type 1 diabetes since I was 19 (I am 22 years now), and have been on

Colours of the rainbow

Connor got covered in red, white, green and blue for his vibrant colour run.

Helping others overcome the fear of diabetes

Claire Vine became a diabetes nurse to support others, as she herself was supported.She runs the Type 1 'Sweet' course for the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), which she say

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