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Putting my type 2 diabetes into remission by learning how to make changes to my diet.

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Haynes family holds a year's worth of fundraising events

"Hello, I'm Tyler and I'm 8 years old. I would like to tell you why I have chosen to raise money for Diabetes UK"

"Getting a surprise diagnosis of gestational diabetes in the third trimester is particularly tough"

Family sends pair on the run for better treatments for Type 1

Two BBC staff members from Glasgow hoping to help find better treatments for Type 1 diabetes took off to America to take part in the New York Marathon on 1 November, 2015. Maureen Macleod,

Dr Gerry McCabe - why I refer patients to Type 2 Together groups

"When you're diganosed with Type 2 diabetes, you can feel overwhelemed.

"I felt so proud to have done something that so many people do with my help on a regular basis"

Rachel, a professional fundraiser at Diabetes UK explains how taking on one of her toughest personal challenges highlighted more than ever how rewarding fundraising can be.

Dave Deboo - why I run a Type 2 Together group

“I’m the first to admit I’m not the perfect example because I sometimes struggle with my sugar levels and I like to have a drink, but I think that helps others to open up." Dave was 40 yea

‘Bunnyman’ Chris is aiming to run 100 events across 2015

Chris was diagnosed with Type 1 aged 22.

Cycling the Great Glen for Diabetes UK

I cycled the 128km Great Glen way from Inverness to Fort William over two days completing it is 16 hours all in.

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