These incredible supporters received inspire awards to recognise the variety and depth of vital support they offer in their communities.

A wide range of activities from fundraising and running peer support groups to event management and campaigning are carried out daily.

Mike Goldacre, 47, was a keen cyclist in his teenage years, but when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1993 his hobby was neglected as he struggled to manage the condition.

When Mike was furloughed from his job as an engineering and manufacturing manager he decided to dust off his bike and get back out on the road.

The initiative between NHS Coventry and Rugby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS Warwickshire North CCG and NHS South Warwickshire CCG aims to ensure 5,600 newly diagnosed people have key information available to support them to manage their condition and help them live healthier lives.

We are releasing new analysis that shows that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the Midlands has increased from 660,689 to 677,636 since last year. 

In the UK 3.9 million people are currently living with a diagnosis of diabetes, and 90% of those with type 2 diabetes. 

Sue Bradley, from Telford, took on the gruelling feat with her partner Matt to raise money for Diabetes UK and awareness of the reality of living with type 1 diabetes. They have raised more than £7,000 to date.

Sue’s son Ollie, 15, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was seven years old.