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Keeping active with diabetes while shielding: Darren’s story

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Paul's story: Finding the motivation to put my diabetes into remission

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Keeping active with diabetes while shielding: Darren’s story

Darren, engineer come stand-up comedian, lives with type 2 diabetes and arthritis.
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Paul's story: Finding the motivation to put my diabetes into remission

Paul, 59, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 21 and a half stone.
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Getting active with type 1 diabetes: Mahesh’s story

Mahesh was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1992 when he was 30 years old.
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Bariatric surgery and going into remission: Kieran's story

Kieran lost six stone in the four months following weight loss surgery for type 2 diabetes a
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Going on the NHS low calorie diet programme and into remission: Julie's story

When Julie, 52, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in August 2019, she was sluggish and tired all the time. Her GP enrolled her onto an NHS weight management programme to help her lose weight.
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Catherine Brown, our November Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight - Catherine Brown

We sometimes get sent copies of letters from families saying what a fantastic time they’ve had. For me, that’s the most amazing thing.

Being diagnosed with type 2 during Coronavirus and putting diabetes in remission: Sean's story

Sean shares his experience of being diagnosed with type 2 during the Covid-19 pandemic and how re-educating himself about
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Our volunteer Spencer

Volunteer Spotlight - Spencer Wimbleton

"I’ve made a lot of lasting friendships over the years. The bond I have with the regional officers is something special.
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Walking for Wellness - Skids' story

Skids is one of our amazing fundraisers who is going to be walking 10 miles in one day as part of My Wellness Walk.
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Sheila Seabrook

Volunteer Spotlight - September 2020

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for September 2020, Sheila Seabrook
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