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DiabetesNow talks to Colin Evans, a DAFNE graduate

Colin Evans developed Type 1 diabetes in November 1954. He can be sure of the date because it's celebrated by a gold medal awarded to him by Diabetes UK to recognise his half century.

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Bringing your cholesterol level down

The aim for people with diabetes is to keep the total level of cholesterol in your blood as low as possible.

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Eating out

Eating out used to be a pleasure reserved for special occasions, but with so many restaurants to choose from, eating out has become an affordable social activity that the whole family can enjoy.

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Keeping your eyes healthy

You need to safeguard the long-term health of your eyes.

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DAFNE - a new word in diabetes

DAFNE stands for Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating. First started in Germany more than 20 years ago, the DAFNE programme involves an intensive 5-day course during which participants with type 1 diabetes are taught to match their insulin dose to the food t

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