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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 on the Duke of Edinburgh expedition

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

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Lisa's story

Dr Roman Hovorka is working on a five-and-a-half-year project to generate a first-generation artificial pancreas prototype and evaluate its ability to improve blood glucose control at home and redu

Living with a continuous glucose monitor

We asked Sarah to share her experience of using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). Other people may have different experiences.

Lovemaking is a gift to my partner

Life just became different not worse

Leanne is always thinking of new events that can help her fundraise in her local community

Kidney failure - my personal journey

Everyone who has gone through dialysis has different experiences, health problems and opinions.

Juliet and David's story

How Type 1 Events have helped us and our family David was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2011 when he was eight.

Spare kit and the right snacks are important for covering the Six Nations

Joe Towns Joe developed Type 1 diabetes in 2014, aged 37. He is a TV producer for BBC Sport.

Jessica: “My wedding dress even had a little pump pouch sewn into it!”

Jessica and Alex met volunteering on a camp for children with Type 1.

"Nothing can stop you. You can do anything."

12-year-old Jessica wanted to give something back to Diabetes UK after attending a family weekend run by the charity.

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