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How diabetes affected my relationship with my wife in our 70s

"My wife and I have had a happy married life despite problems with diabetes.

"Hello, I'm Tyler and I'm 8 years old. I would like to tell you why I have chosen to raise money for Diabetes UK"

Haynes family holds a year's worth of fundraising events

"Getting a surprise diagnosis of gestational diabetes in the third trimester is particularly tough"

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.

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

"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.

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.

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

Chris was diagnosed with Type 1 aged 22.

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