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

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London Marathon Fundraising Reward Incentives - Terms & Conditions

Personalised T-shirt incentive: Diabetes UK is giving away a free technical running T-Shirt to the first to reach £500 in sponsorship in the 2020 London Marat

"Having seen my grandmother die from the condition, I always knew how important it was to take my diagnosis seriously."

Francisco saw his Type 2 diagnosis as a wake up call. His high HbA1c levels prompted him to change his diet and exercise regime, and ensure he was accessing his essential healthcare checks. He wan...

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Katrina's story: adapting as a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes

When Katrina’s daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 10, they had a steep learning curve ahead of them. But with the help of Charlotte’s diabetes team, a support group and a positive attitu...

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Charlotte's story: having someone to talk to really helps

Diagnosed with type 1 aged 10, Charlotte shares her experience of how meeting other people with diabetes has really helped her in times of need.

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Lynsey's story: people's mental health needs to be looked after

Lynsey began to struggle with the emotional impact of living with type 1 diabetes in her early teens. Within a few years, she wasn’t taking enough insulin or testing her blood sugar levels regularly. ...

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Lizzy's story: walking in memory of fellow type 1 friend

10 years ago fast thinking on behalf of Lizzy's mum probably saved her life. Find out from Lizzy why she's taken on the One Million Step Challenge this summer to support Diabetes UK.   ...

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Sara's story: doing the Run26 challenge for my son with diabetes

It wasn't until Sara was in her 50s that she started running. Last year she took part in Run26, and here she shares why a healthy lifestyle is important to her.

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Tony's story: completing extreme fitness challenges to honour sister

In early 2011, Tony lost his sister to type 1 diabetes. Here he shares the story of how his loss has led to his extreme challenge to support our work.

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Chris's story: Living with type 1 diabetes as a professional athlete

Chris Pennell, 31, is currently in his 11th season at Worcester Warriors and was capped for England against the All Blacks. He was also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 19.

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Vicki's story: walking 1 million steps in memory of son's friend

After a friend of her son's passed away from diabetes complications, Vicki decided to walk one million steps to raise money for Diabetes UK.

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