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Adam's story: Living with type 1 diabetes for 68 years

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Jez’s story: Exercise was a huge part of my journey to remission

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Rachel's story: running 10k for family with type 1 diabetes

Rachel Battley is running the Great Manchester 10k run to support her sister’s family. Her niece and brother-in-law were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes within just one month of each other.

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Sarah's story: using the power of music to raise money for Diabetes UK

Sarah spent two years as an office volunteer in Taunton.

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Graham's story: honouring my dad by running a marathon for Diabetes UK

After watching his father's lifelong battle with type 1 diabetes, Graham decided to honour his wish of his son completing a marathon.

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Jane's story: preparing for marathon to support brave daughter with diabetes

Jane's daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two years ago.

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Pat's story: My dad's type 2 diabetes put me at high risk

Despite having a family history of diabetes, it was only when Pat had a routine blood test that he realised he had developed prediabetes, putting him at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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