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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

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

Colours of the rainbow

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

Charlotte: "DAFNE changed my life"

Charlotte explains the impact going on a diabetes education course had on her life.

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

Celebrating 50 years of living with diabetes

Lois talks of her pride at receiving the Alan Nabarro medal to celebrate 50 years of living with Type 1 diabetes.

Cerys has never let diabetes get in her way

Cerys has raised over £10,000 for Diabetes UK through a variety of events.

'Backpacking round the world turned out to be the best five months of my life.' James' story

James, who has type 1 diabetes, shares his experience of travelling with the condition and planning ahead.

Being in a relationship with another Type 1 does have its advantages but it has its challenges too

John and Lauren have been a couple since meeting at a work event a few years ago. On their first date they discovered they shared more than just an interest in politics... John shares his experiences ...

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