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

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Amelia's story: Completing the Duke of Edinburgh expedition with type 1

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If you're a teen with Type 1, work with your mum or dad like a team

Liam who has Type 1 diabetes met his idols at Liverpool Football Club's training ground, and won a set of signed team shirts after winning Diabetes UK's Kop Idol.

Tackling diabetes at the gym

Epsom-based Nicole Walker is a mum-of-three and a personal trainer. She is 46 and has Type 1 diabetes.

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Spinning 250 miles for Diabetes UK

Rachael and Claudia took up spinning and challenged themselves to cycle 250 miles for Diabetes UK.

Stewart: "DAFNE has given me my life back"

Stewart explains the practical and emotional benefits he got from going on an diabetes education course.

You can live a normal happy life with diabetes

18-year-old Sophie looks back on life with Type 1 and her diagnosis when she was aged four.

She was proof positive that diabetes is something you can live with quite happily

Emma's storyMy Aunty Mary was type 1 diabetic for many years, before I was born.

So how about some positives of Type 1 diabetes

Adrian talks about being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and talks about his positive experiences. Adrian says Type 1 diabetes is just another of life's complications. Adrian's story

Running for Diabetes UK makes me feel part of a team

Robert took part in the Great Scottish Run because his family has been touched by diabetes.

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