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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.

After a friend of her son's passed away from diabetes complications, Vicki decided to walk one million steps to raise money for Diabetes UK.

If we’re going to find a cure for people with type 1 diabetes, we need to find a way to help people produce their own insulin.

Jaswinder has sight loss because of her diabetes.

Andy and Danielle are running the Great North Run in September to support people affected by diabetes.

Zahoor realised he needed to make changes when his cousin developed serious diabetes complications.

Having overcome a series of diabetes-related challenges during the last 30 years, Anna is taking on a new type of challenge - running a half marathon.