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“If I could go back in time, I’d tell my nine-year-old, newly diagnosed self, that things will get easier, and there are better things out there.”

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Keith's story: how I'm working towards a goal of remission

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

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Lynn's story: line-dancing her way to the One Million Step Challenge

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

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Being a PE teacher with type 1, during coronavirus lockdown: Jon's story

Jon talks about the challenges of managing an active job (a PE teacher) with type 1 diabetes and how he’s adapted to working from home during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Reena's story: my experience with gestational diabetes

Reena didn’t have any noticeable signs or symptoms of gestational diabetes when she was diagnosed at 28 weeks pregnant.

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Jay's story: taking on Swim22 saw me reach 44 miles in 3 months

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.

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Asad's story: taking steps to reduce his risk of developing type 2 diabetes

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

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Rhia's story: having diabetes won't stop me doing Run26

Rhia was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 16 years old. Here, she tells us how she's coped since her diagnosis and some of the challenges she's faced preparing for Run26.