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Rose – who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1953 – thanks DAFNE for better control of her Type 1 diabetes. My story begins in October 1953 when I first taken ill and diagnosed with a

Liam who has Type 1 diabetes met his idols at Liverpool Football Club's training ground, and won a set of signed team shirts after winning Diabetes UK's Kop Idol.

Founder of Team Sugar Rush, Amanda explains why fundraising for Diabetes UK Scotland means so much to her.

Epsom-based Nicole Walker is a mum-of-three and a personal trainer.  She is 46 and has Type 1 diabetes.  

Stewart explains the practical and emotional benefits he got from going on an diabetes education course.

Rachael and Claudia took up spinning and challenged themselves to cycle 250 miles for Diabetes UK.

18-year-old Sophie looks back on life with Type 1 and her diagnosis when she was aged four.

Adrian talks about being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and talks about his positive experiences. Adrian says Type 1 diabetes is just another of life's complications. Adrian's story