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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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Volunteer Spotlight - Sandra Tweddell

Running Edinburgh Half Marathon for our family

“One of the great things that Diabetes UK has done is put me in touch with a whole host of people who have learned to embrace their diabetes and work round it as opposed to fight it.”

Sandeep, 39, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2015 after suffering with several urinary tract infections.

“Diabetes doesn’t stop you doing anything in life – you’ve just got to be a bit more controlled and look after yourself.”

Gareth, 39, rebelled against his diabetes diagnosis as a teenager, but since the birth of his son 10 years ago, he’s put his health first and has gone on to run two marathons for Diabetes UK.

Running in memory of my Dad

Rachel is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon this March in memory of her Dad who passed away just over 12 months ago.

“The emotional impact of not being able to drive hit me hard – I felt like I’d lost my freedom and independence.”

Mim is currently a student working on a PhD in social work.

“I’m now the same weight as I was in my 20s or early 30s – I’ll never forget the people who gave me the opportunity to do it.”

Edward has been retired for just over five years.

“Going on DiRECT was a difficult decision to take, but it was the right one as my life has changed so much.”

Joe, 58, is based in Glasgow, where he works for BT.

“In life, you get out what you put in. It’s worth the effort to be in remission.”

When Kathleen, 66, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, she didn't show any signs of having the condition, but already had high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

“By eating the right foods and losing weight, I have reversed my Type 2 diabetes.”

Growing up in a big household, every day was a feast for Shivali Modha. Her identity was bound up with her love of food, until a struggle with diabetes gave her a new appetite for life.

"The main incentive is remission, but it’s the daily reminders of how fabulously they are doing that give people a nudge to keep going."

Lesley Slaughter is a Community Dietitian in Stirling, and is one of the healthcare professionals involved in

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