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Edward's story: finding new ways to move more

When lockdown put an end to face-to-face support groups and life as we know it, Edward signed up to our virtual 10-week Get Moving course. In his story, he shares how the weekly classes helped him dis...

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Natalie's story: why Summer's type 1 diabetes storyline from Coronation Street feels so familiar

Natalie Balmain, 35 from Manchester was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2007, aged 20. She reflects on getting diagnosed and learning to live with her type 1 diabetes. 

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Chrissie's story: looking forwards to a healthier future

Hear from Chrissie as she shares her diagnosis story; remembering how diabetes care has changed over the years. Plus, she talks about her experience of joining our 10-week Get Moving course and how it...

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Mike's story: making moving more a priority in my life

After spending the years following his diagnosis focusing on his work rather than his health, Mike went on to develop serious complications with his eyes and feet. But rather than let that stop him, h...

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DIABETES WEEK: Tara’s story: Staying connected throughout lockdown as a new mum

Tara, 27, from Hampshire, has been living with maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY) 3 for 10 years. She’s been volunteering at our Type 1 Events for many years and has missed them, since they’v...

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DIABETES WEEK: Being a diabetes dietitian during Covid-19: Naomi’s story

Diabetes dietitian Naomi Dindol talks about how the pandemic has affected her, her team, her work with patients and what she’s looking forward to.  

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DIABETES WEEK: Phylex's story: My mum's diabetes taught me importance of eating well

Seeing his mum struggle to manage her type 2 diabetes pushed Phylex to warn others about the risks of developing it. Now a Diabetes UK Community Champion, he educates fellow bus drivers on t...

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DIABETES WEEK: 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 food has enabled him to achieve remission.

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George's story - giving something back

George was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago when he was 22. He began volunteering for us about a year and a half later.   “It took me a long time to process everything. I was give...

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Lizzie's story - leading an online peer support group

Lizzie has been volunteering with Diabetes UK for more than five years now, and has always enjoyed sharing her experience of living with type 1 diabetes with others. She was diagnosed 1...

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