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Carole, 68, was diagnosed with LADA, a form of type 1 diabetes, at age 62. Having lost both her father and brother to diabetes complications

Mairi wasn't sure whether she could complete the 1 Million Step Challenge at first.

Mohammed has never done any running but is taking on the challenge to support his daughter Evie, 5, who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Now, aged 49, he lives in Northampton with his wife Ann and he’s prioritising his health and working hard to help others do the same.

Aman, who has Type 1 diabetes, took on the London Bridges Challenge with his family to show his support for people affected by diabetes, and to take on the 10 mile challenge. Aman's stor

Terry and his wife, Sheila, took part in the London Bridges Challenge to support their daughter, Carly, who has Type 1 diabetes.

Karen was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes 10 years ago. After a series of set backs, including the loss of her sister-in-law to complications related to Type 1 diabetes, Karen decided she wanted to 

Complications from type 2 diabetes left Len Bunn, 71, a shadow of his former self.

Katie's career took an unexpected turn after she switched to an insulin pump. Soon after I was diagnosed with Type 1, the doctor asked me what I wanted to do as a career.