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Fiona King was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 19, and went on to pursue a career as a professional ballet dancer.

"In 1963 when I was diagnosed with diabetes I was upset because at 13 I did not understand how it would affect my life.

Stay positive and never tell yourself what you won’t be able to achieve says Georgina who hasn't let diabetes get in the way of her life.

I wanted to do something that not only would make my brother proud, but something he would have done with his mates as a dare!Jill’s brother, Mike, passed away in 2013 from health complica

When three-year-old Mia was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, her nursery and family friend joined forces to raise money for Diabetes UK.

Martyn Lloyd Kelly is 29 years old. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes aged four and has been driving since he passed his test 12 years ago.