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Dashiell’s story: life will change, but you still very much live it

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Muhammad's story: fighting for my boxing licence was worth the challenge

Fiercely competitive from a young age, when boxer Muhammad Ali had his application for a professional licence rejected because of diabetes, he dealt a knockout blow to discrimination in sport. Bala...

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I decided to run the bath half marathon as I was diagnosed as Type 2 in April 2018 and it turned my world upside down "All my hard work

Ed's story: pedalling panthers reign supreme to raise money for diabetes

Cycling enthusiasts take on challenge in support of their colleague 'King' Ed who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 6 years ago. The goal was to ride 135 miles in two days from Bristol to London.

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"It has literally changed my life. We can either sink or swim. And I am choosing to Swim22."

"Volunteering gives me experience of supporting children with Type 1 diabetes"

Nusrat, a specialist dietitian, has volunteered at our children's events three times. Hear why she finds the experience so rewarding — and what a typical week looks like.&nbsp

Ian's story: the very personal reason I'm running the London Marathon

Ian, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 13, is taking on the London Marathon 2019 because he believes it represents the marathon task that every person diagnosed with diabetes faces on a dail...

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Helen's story: taking on the Run26 Challenge in memory of my stepfather

Having been a keen runner in her teen years, Helen got back into running last year, aged 42, after her stepfather passed away. He had type 2 diabetes and so Helen and her mum are taking on the Ru...

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Hayley's story: I'm walking to give my son the future he deserves

Hayley is taking part in our London Bridges Challenge with her son, Raife, 8, who has type 1 diabetes. It's been a tough few years for the whole family, so they're walking the London Bridges Chal...

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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 Marat

"Having seen my grandmother die from the condition, I always knew how important it was to take my diagnosis seriously."

Francisco saw his Type 2 diagnosis as a wake up call. His high HbA1c levels prompted him to change his diet and exercise regime, and ensure he was accessing his essential healthcare checks. He wan...

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