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When Corinne developed type 2 diabetes 30 years ago, a lack of information led to complications.

Growing up in a big household, every day was a feast for Shivali Modha. Her identity was bound up with her love of food, until a struggle with diabetes gave her a new appetite for life. 

Lesley Slaughter is a Community Dietitian in Stirling, and is one of the healthcare professionals involved in

Stephen and Helen Farrow along with their family, are taking part in the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run this

Sue was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 10 years ago.

Sam Barnett was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just after her 30th birthday. She joined Zero to Heroes in 2015 after a difficult Summer handling her diabetes. 

Graham grew up with a twin brother that had type 1 diabetes. Twenty years later Graham was diagnosed with type 2, which came as a surprise as he didn't fit the profile.

Rekha, 66, a Community Champion for Diabetes UK shares her experience managing her type 2 diabetes.