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Becky, 42, from Devon recently took part in the Bath Half Marathon.

Kaja was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after her first term at uni. It was a huge shock but the uni, her friends, her mum and brother supported her.

Sue is a nurse and a mum of two boys. Her youngest son Oliver has type 1 diabetes. Through work, Sue got emotional and mental health support from a clinical psychologist.

John, a retired social worker and former Merchant Navy Chaplin, didn’t face up to having type 2 diabetes for seven years, despite pleas from his family and medical st

After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Charlotte’s anxiety meant she couldn’t leave the house. But after s

After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in early adolescence, Balance cover star and

When Ruby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, she was shocked and overwhelmed.

Balance cover star, Shivali, was diagnosed with ty

Sarah runs a local diabetes group in Newport. She wanted to offer other members extra support when they had pressing questions outside of their meetings.