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My London Marathon journey

Rachel, whose son Alex was diagnosed with Type 1 when he was just six years old took on the London Marathon after being inspired.

From 26 stone to 26 miles

Andrew, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2014 is taking on the London Marathon 2019 to show that anything really is possible.

Sarah's story: understanding the importance of my health checks

Sarah realised she needed to start taking her diabetes seriously and began with learning more about the diabetes health checks everyone with diabetes should get. She knew this would help her mana...

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Ramona's story: embracing an active lifestyle to live a long, healthy life

Ramona, 50, was initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2009. She changed her diet and lifestyle, losing seven and a half stone. Ramona has recently been re-diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but she...

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Barbara's story: I'm running for my father and my daughter with diabetes

Barbara is taking on the Great Manchester Run 2019 because she wants to promote the importance of Diabetes UK and the support it provides to families and professionals.

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Sandra's story: continuous glucose monitoring has been a miracle for me

Sandra Tweddell has lived with diabetes for 57 years and has seen some remarkable changes in treatments and attitudes towards the condition in that time.

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Anthony's story: all people with type 1 need to know about CGM

Diagnosed with diabetes shortly before his 40th birthday, Anthony was determined to take control of his condition for the sake of his family.

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Kathryn's story: my experience as a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes

A year after her son’s diabetes diagnosis, Kathryn and her family are getting to grips with the condition.

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"I learn something new every time I volunteer."

Olivia, who attended our Type 1 family event as a nine-year-old girl, benefitted so much from the weekend, she's now a regular volunteer. Here she tells why volunteering is such a r

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