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Keeping active in good company to remember a work colleague

Richard Tuck, who has Type 1 diabetes, takes part in annual work challenges to keep fit and raise money for Diabetes UK.After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1983 at the age of 12

Just how far would you go to raise funds for Diabetes UK?

Adam from Edinburgh took on the Rat Race – a 20 mile run featuring 200 obstacles.

Former vet John Brown - there's the concern that people will think Type 2 is our fault

"With the Type 2 together group, we were able to meet in an informal situation, no one was lecturing us and we were all in it together."For John, it was no surprise when he was diagnosed w

I've raised funds for Diabetes UK climbing the Great Wall of China

Read Christine's daily account of her adventures in China and why it's an experience she'll never forget. Day 1 Leisurely morning of pampering before Barry took me to The White

The London Marathon really was a brilliant day and I would recommend it to anyone

Louise Haworth's step-son was diagnosed with Type 1 twenty years ago, she took on the London Marathon to raise money & help one day find a cure.

I'm thrilled to say my best friend, my brother, is still here

I'm taking up this challenge to fundraise for Diabetes Scotland

Chris is tackling one of the toughest cycling challenges to raise awareness of diabetes.

I'm their biggest supporter

These children are an inspiration and a credit to their families, says a classroom assistant.I am a classroom assistant at a school. I currently support three diabetic children in school.

"I will try my hardest for my daughter's future"

"Connie was 4 at the time she was diagnosed, she does 4 injections a day and so I set myself 4 consecutive 45 minute spin classes as a challenge."

I wanted to do something different to raise money for Team Mr Toby

Neil Finch's 'tough little boy' inspired him to brave the charity mud race Tough Mudder

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