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Stigma and diabetes - Jim's story

We know sometimes living with diabetes means that you may experience stigma in your lifetime.
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Kim's Story: the constant worry about costs of tech is damaging my mental health

Diagnosis I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 19 over 30 ye
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Chris' story: tech gave me back my Pilot Medical after my type 1 diagnosis

Diagnosis In June 2019 I started to feel ill.
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Volunteer Spotlight – June 2023 – Sue Briggs

Type 1 Family Weekends "I'm a volunteer who's been involved for a number of years in the Type 1 Family
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Katie's story: Living with type 1 diabetes for over 20 years 

Katie was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just before her second birthday.
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Volunteers' Week 2023 - Norma's story

Norma helped Diabetes Scotland set up an online peer support group, after joining their Friday Lunch Club for support during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Volunteers' Week 2023 - Brian's story

Brian has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 65 years.
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Volunteers' Week 2023 - Sandra's story

Sandra has lived with type 1 diabetes for almost 62 years. She's been volunteering with us since the 1970s.
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Volunteers' Week 2023 - Spencer's story

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

Volunteers' Week 2023 - Susan's story

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