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Tristan's story: writing songs helps me express emotions and raise awareness

Tristan, a university student and talented singer-songwriter is living with type 1 diabetes. Through the help of his friend Sarah, a Diabetes UK volunteer, Tristan performed in fundraising gigs t...

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Becky beats her personal best at the Bath Half Marathon

Becky, 42, from Devon recently took part in the Bath Half Marathon.

Kaja's story: sharing the emotional side of diabetes

Kaja was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after her first term at uni. It was a huge shock but the uni, her friends, her mum and brother supported her. Kaja thinks people don't know enough about or talk...

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Sue's story: the emotional impact from caring for a child with diabetes

Sue is a nurse and a mum of two boys. Her youngest son Oliver has type 1 diabetes. Through work, Sue got emotional and mental health support from a clinical psychologist. Here she talks about all the ...

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John's story: understanding the emotional side of life with diabetes

John, a retired social worker and former Merchant Navy Chaplin, didn’t face up to having type 2 diabetes for seven years, despite pleas from his family and medical staff and clear warning signs. He an...

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Charlotte's story: taking back control and learning to manage anxiety

After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Charlotte’s anxiety meant she couldn’t leave the house. But after speaking with her diabetes specialist nurse (DSN) and using our website for...

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Rob's story: becoming diabetic had a huge impact on my life choices

After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in early adolescence, Balance cover star and member Rob spent many years feeling completely overwhelmed by his condition. Becoming a father and discover...

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Ruby's story: my experience taking part in an immunotherapy trial

When Ruby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, she was shocked and overwhelmed. She was then offered the chance to take part in a clinical trial to test a new type of treatment called immunotherapy. Ru...

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