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Putting my type 2 diabetes into remission by learning how to make changes to my diet.

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Catriona's story: my experience of life-altering complications

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Jon's story: taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise awareness

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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Ali's story: Raising the profile of rare type 3c diabetes

Member Ali Stunt was surprised to be told that she had developed type 2 diabetes, because she didn’t have any of the typical risk factors for the condition. Following a diagnosis of pancreatic ca...

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Nadia's story: I'm running a 13 mile marathon in memory of my dad

Nadia is taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday, 13 October to raise awareness of diabetes in memory of her dad who passed away from diabetes related complications.

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Sarah's story: I'm doing One Million Step Challenge to honour my mum

Sarah is taking on the One Million Step Challenge between July and September to raise awareness of diabetes in memory of her mum who passed away in 2018 from diabetes-related complications.

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James' story: importance of emotional health when living with diabetes

James’ type 1 diabetes has led to many physical health complications, which have in turn impacted on his emotional health. Doing things he loves, like listening to music, and sharing his str...

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Since I started cycling, I’ve lost 3 stone and my blood sugar is now at sensible levels: Neil's story

Neil has type 2 diabetes bought on by lifestyle changes and family links, with both his parents living with it. He started cycling to keep fit and did RideLondon 46 in 2019.

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Phil's story: riding for my young son with diabetes

A year after his son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Phil took on the Prudential RideLondon 100 bike ride to help Diabetes UK support other families and show his son anything is possible.&nbs...

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