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Hayley is taking part in our London Bridges Challenge

Personalised T-shirt incentive: Diabetes UK is giving away a free technical running T-Shirt to the first to reach £500 in sponsorship in the 2020 London Marathon.

When Katrina’s daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 10, they had a steep learning curve ahead of them.

Diagnosed with type 1 aged 10, Charlotte shares her experience of how meeting other people with diabetes has really helped her in times of need.

Lynsey began to struggle with the emotional impact of living with type 1 diabetes in her early teens.

10 years ago fast thinking on behalf of Lizzy's mum probably saved her life. Find out from Lizzy why she's taken on the One Million Step Challenge this summer to support Diabetes UK.

It wasn't until Sara was in her 50s that she started running.

In early 2011, Tony lost his sister to type 1 diabetes. Here he shares the story of how his loss has led to his extreme challenge to support our work.

Chris Pennell, 31, is currently in his 11th season at Worcester Warriors and was capped for England against the All Blacks. He was also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 19.