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Rachel, whose son Alex was diagnosed with Type 1 when he was just six years old took on the London Marathon after being inspired.

Andrew, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2014 is taking on the London Marathon 2019 to show that anything really is possible.

Sarah realised she needed to start taking her diabetes seriously and began with learning more about

Ramona, 50, was initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2009. She changed her diet and lifestyle, losing seven and a half stone.

Barbara is taking on the Great Manchester Run 2019 because she wants to promote the importance of Diabetes UK and the support it provides to families and professionals.

Sandra Tweddell has lived with diabetes for 57 years and has seen some remarkable changes in treatments and attitudes towards the condition in that time.

Diagnosed with diabetes shortly before his 40th birthday, Anthony was determined to take control of his condition for the sake of his family.

A year after her son’s diabetes diagnosis, Kathryn and her family are getting to grips with the condition.