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Do you have a story about diabetes to help or encourage others? Whatever your story and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

These are stories of people from all walks of life. Each one is there to inspire, to highlight different aspects of living with or being affected by diabetes, or simply to show that – whatever your situation – you're not alone.

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Zena

“The psychologist showed me my feelings were justified and I wasn't doing everything wrong. It felt like someone understood.”

After developing gestational diabetes during both of her pregnancies, Zena was diagnosed with Typ
Kaja

"A massive part of diabetes is the mental health side"

Kaja was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes after her first term at uni.
John

"The underlying psychological part of diabetes wasn't recognised"

John, a retired social worker and former Merchant Navy Chaplin, didn’t face up to having Type 2 d

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"The most challenging thing about having diabetes is that you can't ever switch it off or have a break."

Emma Nieminen Aged 28 Living with type 1 diabetes since 1998

“I definitely feel that emotional support should be a part of people's diabetes care."

Khadija was born five weeks early (hence the name Khadija, which means early baby girl).

Volunteer Spotlight - Göher Ayman

"As a dad, I just wanted to fix the situation. The thing I really like is that when Amy’s ‘looping’, it’s ‘got her back’."

When Kev’s daughter, Amy, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes aged 10, there were many issues the family faced –

“When I went into remission, I was so happy. They tell you you’re never ‘cured’. You’re in remission, because your diabetes can come back at any time.”

After being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Fatima worked hard to change her eating habits and increase her act

"In the end they prescribed Libre as I fitted the criteria. I was really relieved. It just helped so much, so quickly."

Sarah was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 34 years old.

“I’d like to put my diabetes into remission and if it did happen then that would be great news but if it doesn’t then it’s not a failure.”

After living with Type 2 diabetes for 15 years, Keith Appleyard has been put been on an intense

“I’ve had my check up since I started doing the challenge and my HbA1c has been the best it’s been for six years.”

After being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2001, Lynn was shocked.

“My symptoms of gestational diabetes came on so suddenly – it was a real shock."

 

Volunteer Spotlight - Metin Ahmed

“The last mile was emotional and my daughters and husband swam the last few lengths with me.”

Catherine took part in Swim22 because she wanted a challenge to focus on after her mum passed away from diabetes-related complications in 2018.

Top 10 fundraiser Jay took on 44 miles for Swim22

Jay didn't just swim the length of the channel when she took part in Swim22 – she swam back again, clocking up 44 miles in 3 months.

Volunteer Spotlight - North Devon Group

"Before I lost the weight I didn't feel comfortable talking to people about their weight and how it was linked to Type 2 diabetes."

Asad knew his risk of developing Type 2 diabetes was very high as he had a family history of the condition.

Rhia won't let her diabetes stop her doing Run26

Rhia's diabetes journey Rhia Steele Aged 27 Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes aged 16
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