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Member Ali Stunt was surprised to be told that she had developed type 2 diabetes, because she didn’t have any of the typical

Nadia is taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday, 13 October to raise awareness of

Sarah is taking on the One Million Step Challenge between July and September to raise awareness of diabetes in memory of her mum who passed away in 2018 from diabetes-related complications.

James’ type 1 diabetes has led to many physical health complications, which have in turn impacted on his emotional health.

Neil has type 2 diabetes bought on by lifestyle changes and family links, with both his parents living with it.

A year after his son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Phil took on the Prudential RideLondon 100 bike ride to help Diabetes UK support other families and show his son anything is possible. 

Luigi is a clinician at Guy's hospital London. He works with patients with diabetes and as a researcher to find new treatments to fight diabetic chronic cardio-renal vascular complications.

A year after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Aruna suffered a diabetes burnout and lost her motivation to manage her condition.