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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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Catriona's story: my experience of life-altering complications

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Volunteers' Week 2023 - Susan's story

Susan decided to volunteer when she retired from her role as a Specialist Diabetes Dietitian in 2022. Starting out as a volunteer Susan is one of our Speaker volunteers. Before she retired, she ...

Matt's story: Getting back to a healthier lifestyle after our daughter’s diagnosis

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Anthony's story: lack of support led to my eye complications

Anthony shares his experience of the challenges and complications of living with type 1 diabetes. Following cancelled appointments, and with his eyesight not effectively monitored, Anthony developed r...

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Andy's story: I didn't receive the support I needed

Andy shares his experience of cancelled appointments and not receiving the support he should be getting to manage his type 2 diabetes.

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Volunteer Spotlight - May 2023 - Jackie Boyd

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for May 2023, Jackie Boyd Jackie started volunteering when he was looking for some support for his own diabetes in 2014. He now supports many other people through his v...

Yvonne's story: Coming to terms with type 2 diabetes

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has been a shock for Yvonne. She shares her experience. And talks about bringing forward her dream to make the journey of a lifetime.

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Taking steps to reduce my type 2 diabetes risk – Joanne's story

Joanne found out that she was at risk for type 2 diabetes after using our Know Your Risk tool. By thinking about her goals and following our advice about eating well and moving more, she was able to s...

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Nicola's story: Pregnancy and type 2 diabetes

Nicola says having type 2 diabetes completely changed the pregnancy treatment plan she was expecting. She shares her experience ahead of taking part in the Glasgow Wellness Walk. 

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Aaron's Story: Having access to the pump has been transformative for me

I’m 17 and have been living with type 1 diabetes for 13 years. I’ve been using an insulin pump to manage my diabetes for around 9 years.  Having access to the pump has been transformative ...

Volunteer spotlight – Carole Michaelides - April 2023 

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for April 2023, Carole Michaelides Carole is one of our speaker volunteers, and secretary of the Hammersmith and Fulham local group. Carole lives with insulin dependent...

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