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Timing is everything for caring for young children with diabetes at school

School trips are the most challenging, says Eve who supports a young girl with diabetes at primary school.

Through blistering sun to torrential rain, Rachel trekked 96 miles across Scotland

After her father was diagnosed with diabetes, Rachel set out to raise as much money as possible by taking on the Scottish West Highland way.

This is a major challenge for me as, up until now, my diabetes has always put me off exercise

Zoe is determined to take on Swim22and help create a world where diabetes can do no har

The whole trip away went smoothly

Teacher Hannah found a residential trip away was a great success.

Talking to people who ‘get it’ can make such a difference.

Alan, Administrator for the Diabetes Support Forum, explains why the forum was set up and how it provides a platform for people to share and exchange information.I’m Alan, and I am the Adm

"I like to live a healthy lifestyle and not let diabetes stand in my way"

Michael Evans has Type 1 diabetes and is currently taking part in our Swim22 challenge. He’s been involved with Diabetes UK and our work for many years, read his story below.

"This will be the biggest thing my body has had to endure in terms of stamina and strength."

Sophy Miles has a rare autonomic disease and reactive hypoglycaemia.

So brave with all she has to deal with

A matron speaks about how impressed she is with an 11-year-old girl she looks after at school and how she copes so well with all her medications.She is brilliant with her meds and so brave