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Natalie Balmain, 35 from Manchester was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2007, aged 20.

Hear from Chrissie as she shares her diagnosis story; remembering how diabetes care has changed over the years.

After spending the years following his diagnosis focusing on his work rather than his health, Mike went on to develop serious complications with his eyes and feet.

Tara, 27, from Hampshire, has been living with maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY) 3 for 10 years.

Diabetes dietitian Naomi Dindol talks about how the pandemic has affected her, her team, her work with patients and what she’s looking forward to.

Seeing his mum struggle to manage her type 2 diabetes pushed Phylex to warn others about the risks of developing it. Now a Diabetes UK Community Champion, he educates fellow bus drivers on the impo

Sean shares his experience of being diagnosed with type 2 during the Covid-19 pandemic and how re-educating himself about

George was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago when he was 22. He began volunteering for us about a year and a half later.  

Lizzie has been volunteering with Diabetes UK for more than five years now, and has always enjoyed sharing her experience of living with type 1 diabetes with others.

Fiona has been a volunteer for Diabetes UK since 2012.