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

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Volunteer Spotlight - March 2025 - Sophia Alvi and Syed Kerbalai

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Anthony's story: lack of support led to my eye complications

Anthony shares his experience of the challenges and complications of living with type 1 diabetes.

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Andy's story: I didn't receive the support I needed

Andy shares his experience of cancelled appointments and not receiving the support he should be getting to manage his type 2 diabetes.

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Volunteer Spotlight - May 2023 - Jackie Boyd

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for May 2023, Jackie Boyd Jackie started volunteering when he was looking for some support for his own diabetes in 2014.

Yvonne's story: Coming to terms with type 2 diabetes

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has been a shock for Yvonne. She shares her experience. And talks about bringing forward her dream to make the journey of a lifetime.

Diagnosis Food and healthy eating Diabetes UK and me Activity

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Taking steps to reduce my type 2 diabetes risk – Joanne's story

Joanne found out that she was at risk for type 2 diabetes after using our Know Your Risk tool.

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Nicola's story: Pregnancy and type 2 diabetes

Nicola says having type 2 diabetes completely changed the pregnancy treatment plan she was expecting.

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Aaron's Story: Having access to the pump has been transformative for me

I’m 17 and have been living with type 1 diabetes for 13 years.

Volunteer spotlight – Carole Michaelides - April 2023 

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for April 2023, Carole Michaelides Carole is one of our speaker volunteers, and secretary of the Hammersmith and Fulham local group.

Shelley's Story: In my clinic diabetes technology was never offered, never even mentioned

In my clinic diabetes technology was never offered, never even mentioned. No pump treatment or even flash sensors.

Lesley's Story: accessing diabetes technology hasn’t been the easiest

My journey to accessing diabetes technology hasn’t been the easiest.

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