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“Learning to swim is one of the best things that I’ve ever done"

After many years of wishing that she could swim or even feel comfortable around the water, Louise learnt to swim in September 2016 whilst on holiday with her partner.

Michelle describes losing her sight at the age of 30

Lions Centennial Challenge - an epic journey

"Knowing we can help save lives in his memory is what drives us"

“I felt lost and I didn't know what I was doing"

Kerry Derbyshire was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Keeping active in good company to remember a work colleague

Richard Tuck, who has Type 1 diabetes, takes part in annual work challenges to keep fit and raise money for Diabetes UK.After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1983 at the age of 12

Just how far would you go to raise funds for Diabetes UK?

Adam from Edinburgh took on the Rat Race – a 20 mile run featuring 200 obstacles.

Former vet John Brown - there's the concern that people will think Type 2 is our fault

"With the Type 2 together group, we were able to meet in an informal situation, no one was lecturing us and we were all in it together."For John, it was no surprise when he was diagnosed w

I've raised funds for Diabetes UK climbing the Great Wall of China

Read Christine's daily account of her adventures in China and why it's an experience she'll never forget. Day 1 Leisurely morning of pampering before Barry took me to The White

The London Marathon really was a brilliant day and I would recommend it to anyone

Louise Haworth's step-son was diagnosed with Type 1 twenty years ago, she took on the London Marathon to raise money & help one day find a cure.

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