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

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The whole trip away went smoothly

Teacher Hannah found a residential trip away was a great success.

Talking to people who ‘get it’ can make such a difference.

Alan, Administrator for the Diabetes Support Forum, explains why the forum was set up and how it provides a platform for people to share and exchange information.I’m Alan, and I am the Adm

"I like to live a healthy lifestyle and not let diabetes stand in my way"

Michael Evans has Type 1 diabetes and is currently taking part in our Swim22 challenge. He’s been involved with Diabetes UK and our work for many years, read his story below.

"This will be the biggest thing my body has had to endure in terms of stamina and strength."

Sophy Miles has a rare autonomic disease and reactive hypoglycaemia.

'Swim 22 was a welcome challenge!'

Swim22: 'the health benefits have been incredible'

So brave with all she has to deal with

A matron speaks about how impressed she is with an 11-year-old girl she looks after at school and how she copes so well with all her medications.She is brilliant with her meds and so brave

Running for Diabetes UK will sure motivate others

Raising twice as much as planned, Alex took on the challenging Paris-Roubaix bike ride!

Cycling a gruelling 170km, with falls, changing weather and the most difficult cobbles France had to offer, Alex was in for one hell of a ride!