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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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“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

Helen smashes Swim22 target

Helen wanted to take part in one of our events to raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes, so she took on

“Discovering I have neonatal diabetes has transformed my life.”

Gareth was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just eight weeks old.

"The One Million Step Challenge gave me a purpose, something to focus on"

Linda is taking part in the One Million Step Challenge and fundraising to support her husband, John who has Type 1 diabetes.

“When I was first diagnosed, my GP told me that I had diabetes and I didn’t even know there were different types at the time. I just knew I had diabetes.”

Member and fundraiser, Charlie Churchill, vividly remembers the day he was diagnosed with diabetes 30 years ago at the age of 34.

"Annabel is an inspiration to others"

After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Annabel was rushed to hospital with

"My mum made sure I got a diagnosis, because of our strong family history. A genetic test confirmed that I did indeed have MODY and not another type of diabetes."

Steph, her mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother and sister all have Maturity onset diabetes in the young (MODY), a rare

"Since my diagnosis, I’ve lost 2.5 stone and my HbA1c is now in the healthy range, so my Type 2 diabetes is in remission."

Despite a strong family history of Type 2 diabetes, Sandra didn’t pay attention to her own

"Preparing for a half marathon while showing my struggles with diabetes. It's a good way to show the world life does not stop with diabetes"

Jon is taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon this October as a personal challenge and to show that anything is possible.
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