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Sonia Rai

Sonia’s story: It’s how we look at our new normal that matters

Sonia, from Berkshire, talks about her diagnosis of type 1 diabetes just before her 32nd birthday.
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Amelia's story: Completing the Duke of Edinburgh expedition with type 1

Amelia shares her experience of type 1 diabetes and completing the Duke of Edinburgh expedition, including the many highlights and challenges along the way.&nbsp
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Siân's story: Adjusting to life with diabetic retinopathy

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Volunteer Spotlight – December 2024 – Roberta Hill

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Bethany

Bethany's story: A misdiagnosis and living with stigma

Bethany works for a recruitment company in Manchester.
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Amelia's story: Raising awareness of the impact of stigma

Amelia shares her experience of type 1 diabetes and says people need to listen more and have that openness to understand and not assume to know what someone with type
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Volunteer Spotlight - November 2024 - Peter Jackson

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Douglas's story: I lost my beloved partner to DKA so I’m raising awareness of it

Douglas, 91, did our London Bridges Wellness Walk in memory of his long-term partner Jane – to raise awareness of DKA – a diabetes complication she died from at the age of 87.
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Adam's story: Living with type 1 diabetes for 68 years

Adam, 84, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1956 at the age of 16. He shares his story.
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Volunteer spotlight – October 2024 – Deepthi Musunuru

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