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Volunteer Spotlight - November 2025 - The Southport and Ormskirk Diabetes Support Group

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"I fell in love with the freedom and enjoyment it gives me"

"I completed my 300-mile charity bike ride from London to Paris in aid of Diabetes UK."

I believe in a positive attitude all the way

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"

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

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

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

"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.

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