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Ivor's story: getting fit at home and eating well to help prevent diabetes

Ivor isn’t letting the current (COVID-19) health crisis get in the way of his new exercise routine.

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Managing daily life with type 2 diabetes during coronavirus lockdown: Colin's story

Colin told us about how he's managing daily life with type 2 diabetes during lockdown and how he’s using this time to make positive changes

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Volunteer Spotlight - Sally Oxlade

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for April 2020, Sally Oxlade Sally sits on our

Type 1 diabetes and recovered from coronavirus symptoms: Khadija’s story

Khadija Stewart-Brown shares her experience of developing Covid-19 symptoms and her plans for keeping busy during isolation.

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Martin's story: Type 1 diabetes and the coronavirus outbreak

Martin has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years so is well versed in managing his condition.

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Sharon's story: serial goal setter takes on Swim22

Sharon decided to take part in Swim22 as she had been thinking a lot about doing something in memory of her father and mother.

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Volunteer Spotlight - Angie Whitmarsh

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for March 2020, Angie Whitmarsh Angie is the Chair of her local Southampton & District group.

Volunteer Spotlight - James Rodger-Phillips

Meet our Volunteer Spotlight for February 2020, James Rodger-Phillips James is a secondary school teacher and lives in Edinburgh.

Morgan's story: relying on family for emotional support

Morgan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 15 when her dad, a diabetes researcher, recognised the symptoms.

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