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Amelia's story: Raising awareness of the impact of stigma

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Being diagnosed with type 1 and becoming a first-time dad: Adam’s story

Adam was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during the first lockdown, when his girlfriend was expecting their first child.

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Harry's story: Membership made me feel like I'm not alone

Harry has lived with diabetes for most of his life so knows first-hand the impact it can have on everyday life.

Elysa's story: From research to volunteering

Not only has Elysa found her passion through diabetes research, but she spends her spare time volunteering - teaching others about the important topic of gestational diabetes.

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Doing the One Million Step Challenge for the fifth time - Linda's story

Linda, 63, has done the One Million Step Challenge for the past

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James's story: From changing diagnosis to changing the community

James has experienced the changes that diabetes can bring. From an uncertain diagnosis to volunteering door-to-door, it’s been a learning curve.

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Syed's story: Turning diabetes tragedy into change

Syed has experienced firsthand how type 2 diabetes can affect families and communities.

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Shelby's story: Making changes through volunteering

Shelby has ridden the ups and downs of the type 1 diabetes rollercoaster and found joy in sharing her experiences through volunteering.