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Laura's story: How community support makes managing diabetes easier

Laura Jane lives life to the full.
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Debbie's story: I'm swimming 22 miles for Diabetes UK in memory of my mum

Debbie saw first-hand the devastating effects of diabetes when her mum died in diabetes complications in 2012.
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Ella takes on 10K, 10 years after type 1 diagnosis

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Tristan's story: writing songs helps me express emotions and raise awareness

Tristan, a university student and talented singer-songwriter is living with type 1 diabetes.
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Becky beats her personal best at the Bath Half Marathon

Becky, 42, from Devon recently took part in the Bath Half Marathon.
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Kaja's story: sharing the emotional side of diabetes

Kaja was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after her first term at uni. It was a huge shock but the uni, her friends, her mum and brother supported her.
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Sue's story: the emotional impact from caring for a child with diabetes

Sue is a nurse and a mum of two boys. Her youngest son Oliver has type 1 diabetes. Through work, Sue got emotional and mental health support from a clinical psychologist.
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John's story: understanding the emotional side of life with diabetes

John, a retired social worker and former Merchant Navy Chaplin, didn’t face up to having type 2 diabetes for seven years, despite pleas from his family and medical st
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