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'My next goal is 60 years'

"In 1963 when I was diagnosed with diabetes I was upset because at 13 I did not understand how it would affect my life.

'My message is to push yourself as hard as you can.'

My daughter's diagnosis inspired me to set up a local support group

My journey with Type 1 diabetes

Stay positive and never tell yourself what you won’t be able to achieve says Georgina who hasn't let diabetes get in the way of her life.

My hero: Walking on fire in memory of my brother

I wanted to do something that not only would make my brother proud, but something he would have done with his mates as a dare!Jill’s brother, Mike, passed away in 2013 from health complica

'Mia's nursery raised funds for Diabetes UK'

Martyn lost his driving licence due to night-time hypos

Martyn Lloyd Kelly is 29 years old. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes aged four and has been driving since he passed his test 12 years ago.

I'm in charge of my diabetes

Marnie used to be afraid of needles and hypos, but nothing phases her now.I grew up with a Mum who has been living with Type 1 diabetes her entire life, but I never quite appreciated how m