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Amelia's story: Raising awareness of the impact of stigma

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Diabetes has shaped my life and helped me view the world from another perspective

You can let diabetes take over your life which is demoralising– or you can take control.I am a very busy mum and Director of an arts organisation.

Diabetes in a two-year-old is challenging – but there was more to come

Diabetes has never stopped me doing anything

Diabetes UK blogger Lucy Thomasremembers being very ill while holidaying in France and her consquent diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes and What it Means to Me

Liam Buxton was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes over 11 years ago. He is a third year student studying Contemporary Lens Media.

'Diabetes doesn't stop my adventures and seeing the world.'

Diabetes almost ruined my marriage

"“When I first realised I was becoming impotent, I ignored what was happening and did absolutely nothing.

Diabetes and depression are like bad twins

Danny's story - The importance of diabetic eye screening

Danny, aged 35, tells how he lost his sight from diabetic eye disease in this powerful film highlighting the importance of annual eye checks. Danny is 35 and is a patient of Guy’s and St

'Despite diabetes, I have travelled Europe competing in table tennis'

Despite ups and downs with diabetes, Lucy is an accomplished table tennis competitor who has more energy than ever.

Dancing keeps me healthy

Janice's Type 1 diagnosis led her to take up regular ballet classes.

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