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Claire lives in Northern Ireland with her husband Shane and three sons. Claire was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged three and over 25 years later, her son Enda was diagnosed at the same age.

Diagnosis The year my son was born, I was diagnosed type 2 diabetes. But as there's type 1 in my family, I requested more tests.

Lee works as a Special Effects Makeup Artist.

Lucy runs marathons in memory of her brother James and has done so for several years in various events, always fundraising for Diabetes UK.

Lee Burkhill, garden designer and TV presenter, known as the Garden Ninja, shares his experience of living with type 1 diabetes.

Charlotte, who has type 1 diabetes has two boys, aged 7 and 4. She had two very different experiences of pregnancy.

Starting out in volunteering Phoebe has volunteered with Diabetes UK for just under a year.

Initially, after my son Gregor's diagnosis, we had to navigate the complexities of the diabetes management regime.

A career in diabetes  Sid has worked as a Diabetes Dietitian for almost 4 years.

Sarah was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes aged 21 and is receiving treatment for multiple health complications.