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Diagnosis In June 2019 I started to feel ill.

Type 1 Family Weekends "I'm a volunteer who's been involved for a number of years in the Type 1 Family

Katie was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just before her second birthday.

Norma helped Diabetes Scotland set up an online peer support group, after joining their Friday Lunch Club for support during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Brian has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 65 years.

Sandra has lived with type 1 diabetes for almost 62 years. She's been volunteering with us since the 1970s.

Spencer decided to become a volunteer after he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and found the information provided by us very helpful. 

Susan decided to volunteer when she retired from her role as a Specialist Diabetes Dietitian in 2022.

Anthony shares his experience of the challenges and complications of living with type 1 diabetes.