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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.

I'm thrilled to say my best friend, my brother, is still here

I'm their biggest supporter

These children are an inspiration and a credit to their families, says a classroom assistant.I am a classroom assistant at a school. I currently support three diabetic children in school.

I'm taking up this challenge to fundraise for Diabetes Scotland

Chris is tackling one of the toughest cycling challenges to raise awareness of diabetes.

"I will try my hardest for my daughter's future"

"Connie was 4 at the time she was diagnosed, she does 4 injections a day and so I set myself 4 consecutive 45 minute spin classes as a challenge."

I wanted to do something different to raise money for Team Mr Toby

Neil Finch's 'tough little boy' inspired him to brave the charity mud race Tough Mudder

I still socialise and do normal things but I make sure I do all my injections

Diagnosis"I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was aged 11.

I walked down the aisle unaided

James, 44, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was aged 12 and also has the condition Charcot-Marie-Tooth, which is a muscle wasting condition that means he has to wear calipers on his legs.