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'Diabetes is part of my life - but it doesn't define me.'

Diabetes is not a death sentence but a lifestyle

Despite struggling with injections and high emotions at the time of his diagnosis, Christian is now training to be a nurse so he can help other young people accept their diabetes like he has.

Diabetes is just another part of my life

In 1952, at the age of two, Sheryll was sent to live in a home to help control her diabetes on the advice of doctors.

Diabetes is worth the hard work to have a babe in your arms

Carly shares her experience of pregnancy to support other women with diabetes.Three years ago my husband and I decided that we would like to start a family.

Diabetes has shaped my life and helped me view the world from another perspective

You can let diabetes take over your life which is demoralising– or you can take control.I am a very busy mum and Director of an arts organisation.

Diabetes in a two-year-old is challenging – but there was more to come

Diabetes has never stopped me doing anything

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

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.

Diabetes almost ruined my marriage

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