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

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Volunteer Spotlight – May 2025 – Vicky Greenbank

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Andy: I felt in control of my diabetes for the first time in 10 years

Andy is supporting Taking Control, our campaign to make sure everyone has the skills and confidence to live better with diabetes.

Artificial pancreas technology helped me during my pregnancy

Alison Currie's story

Alison lost her toe and is supporting the Putting Feet First Campaign to make sure we can help prevent more amputations. The surgeon came round and confirmed the inevitable…I am now down

"Countless months spent worrying were a thing of the past"

My name is Alexander. I am 17 years old. I was diagnosed withType 1 diabetesthree months ago.

In 1932, Alec Boothroyd became Dr RD Lawrence's patient.

After 63 years of living with diabetes, I enjoy life to the full

Since being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1950, Margaret talks about changing treatment, volunteering for research and her pride in receiving a gold medal.When I was first diagnosed wi

Achieving your dreams

Globe-trotting adventurer Roly Smith has never let his Type 1 diabetes get in the way of his travels.

A small price to pay

Grant looks back on his diabetes healthcare over the years and is grateful to those doctors who spoke clearly and plainly.

A little life in our hands - being a parent of a toddler with type 1 diabetes

A dad's diary of a newly-diagnosed son

When David's son Ed was diagnosed this summer with Type 1 diabetes, he wanted to share his experiences to support other parents.

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