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When Sophie first met her boyfriend, talking about her Type 1 diabetes wasn't the easiest thing for her. Now, ten years later, she shares her tips for managing Type 1 in a relationship.

After a period of letting things slide and not looking after his diabetes, Spencer is now on top of his game.I have been living with Type 1 diabetes for 23 years now and though I do not kn

Seven mums share their experiences of managing their child's diabetes. At diagnosis you’re thrown right into the deep end.

Mum Sara tells how a Diabetes UK Type 1 event made a world of difference to her daughter Lilly's life and helped the family turn the condition into a positive experience.

Oliver and his mum Sue would like to share the video they made about Oliver's diabetes.

Lois told her boyfriend Nick all about her Type 1 diabetes from the start, meaning he knew just what to do when she had a huge hypo a few dates in.

When Heather was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 54, she resolved to see more of the world – and 'get on with things'. 

Chris Magee looks back on 30 years of Type 1 diabetes and considers how things have changed.“This year, 2016, marks 30 years since I became a Type 1 diabetic.