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My London Marathon journey

Rachel, whose son Alex was diagnosed with Type 1 when he was just six years old took on the London Marathon after being inspired.

From 26 stone to 26 miles

Andrew, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2014 is taking on the London Marathon 2019 to show that anything really is possible.

Sarah's story: learning how to prevent serious complications from diabetes

Sarah realised she needed to start taking her diabetes seriously and began with learning more about the diabetes health checks everyone with diabetes should get. She knew this would help her mana...

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Ramona's story: embracing an active lifestyle to live a long, healthy life

Ramona, 50, was initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2009. She changed her diet and lifestyle, losing seven and a half stone. Ramona has recently been re-diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but she...

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Barbara's story: I'm running for my father and my daughter with diabetes

Barbara is taking on the Great Manchester Run 2019 because she wants to promote the importance of Diabetes UK and the support it provides to families and professionals.

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Sandra's story: continuous glucose monitoring has been a miracle for me

Sandra Tweddell has lived with diabetes for 57 years and has seen some remarkable changes in treatments and attitudes towards the condition in that time.

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