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James’ type 1 diabetes has led to many physical health complications, which have in turn impacted on his emotional health.

Neil has type 2 diabetes bought on by lifestyle changes and family links, with both his parents living with it.

A year after his son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Phil took on the Prudential RideLondon 100 bike ride to help Diabetes UK support other families and show his son anything is possible. 

Luigi is a clinician at Guy's hospital London. He works with patients with diabetes and as a researcher to find new treatments to fight diabetic chronic cardio-renal vascular complications.

A year after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Aruna suffered a diabetes burnout and lost her motivation to manage her condition.

Sara works in a hospital and lives in Southend. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2015, she’s been determined to control her condition by diet and physical activity rather than take metformin.

Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2007, Pam has since struggled with the emotional impact of having the condition, not helped by a lack of support from her

Nicki shares the impact that stigma has had on her whilst coming to terms with her type 2 diabetes and says "we need to educate people more and make sure there’s a better understanding of diabetes"

Dave’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes at the age of five triggered a huge range of emotions, including anger and denial.