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Putting my type 2 diabetes into remission by learning how to make changes to my diet.

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Volunteer Spotlight – May 2025 – Vicky Greenbank

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Ollie’s Story: Type 1, COVID and sugar-craving dreams

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Family sends pair on the run for better treatments for Type 1

Two BBC staff members from Glasgow hoping to help find better treatments for Type 1 diabetes took off to America to take part in the New York Marathon on 1 November, 2015. Maureen Mac

Dr Gerry McCabe - why I refer patients to Type 2 Together groups

"When you're diganosed with Type 2 diabetes, you can feel overwhelemed.

"I felt so proud to have done something that so many people do with my help on a regular basis"

Rachel, a professional fundraiser at Diabetes UK explains how taking on one of her toughest personal challenges highlighted more than ever how rewarding fundraising can be.

Dave Deboo - why I run a Type 2 Together group

“I’m the first to admit I’m not the perfect example because I sometimes struggle with my sugar levels and I like to have a drink, but I think that helps others to open up." Dave was 4

‘Bunnyman’ Chris is aiming to run 100 events across 2015

Chris was diagnosed with Type 1 aged 22.

Cycling the Great Glen for Diabetes UK

I cycled the 128km Great Glen way from Inverness to Fort William over two days completing it is 16 hours all in.

A truly amazing, inspirational experience running for #TeamDUK

A simple test can save lives

Lucy, who is a mother of a child with Type 1 diabetes, explains how her GP's failure to detect her daughter's diagnosis resulted in life-threatening consequences.I am a mother of a ch

4 half marathons for 'FAB'

Chris from Derbyshire goes old school to make a difference

10 hour challenge in bath of baked beans raises £1,000 for Diabetes UK

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