Diabetes stories

Read or watch the patient stories for Diabetes - some are inspiring, some are sad. All are informative. These are real stories from real people, like you and me.

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At a glance
Early years
Getting information
Help from others
Hereditary & international
Initial tests
Insulin administration
Later years
Lifestyle changes
Outlook
Professional monitoring
Self monitoring
Symptoms of diabetes
Travelling
Treatment

Alan's story

Alan Campbell, from Manchester, UK, was diagnosed with type I diabetes at the age of 22. As his health deteriorated he found himself becoming the fifth person in his home city ever to undergo a pancreaticRelating to the pancreas. transplant.

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Beverley's story

Beverley Freeman was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a young child. 35 years on, she tells of her experiences with the condition and how it has impacted on her being a mother.

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Denise's story

Denise Millington, 49, suffered the symptoms of type 2 diabetes for 2 years before seeking medical help, but her own diagnosisThe process of determining which condition a patient may have. eventually helped her to identify that her son-in-law had a similar condition.

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Helene's story

When her child was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 8, Helene Brenchley-King felt it was like a slap in the face. Now, 11 years on, she has raised a happy, independent daughter and is still involved in local diabetes service provision decisions.

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Surjeet's story

Surjeet Soin believes that being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes was a blessing in disguise. The lifestyle changes he made as a result mean that he now feels healthier than he did as a 25-year-old.

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Diabetes stories

Read or watch the patient stories for Diabetes - some are inspiring, some are sad. All are informative. These are real stories from real people, like you and me.

Alan's story

Beverley's story

Denise's story

Helene's story

Surjeet's story

Shared Info

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