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I made a promise that I would run the London marathon in her name

When Matt Edwards lost his sister-in-law in 2015 due to complications with Type 1 diabetes, he made a promise to himself and to her that he would run the marathon quicker than it took the ambulance

'I love my role as a Diabetes UK volunteer'

I know that others aren't as lucky as my dad

Rachel took on a 96-mile trek across Scotland to raise awareness of diabetes.

'I have always thought that I might be able to use my running to raise funds one day and that day has clearly come.'

I just need to keep my chin up and accept that I have got Type 1 diabetes

DiagnosisI was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on 21 May 2003 when I was 12 years old.

"I fell in love with the freedom and enjoyment it gives me"

"I completed my 300-mile charity bike ride from London to Paris in aid of Diabetes UK."

I believe in a positive attitude all the way

How diabetes affected my relationship with my wife in our 70s

"My wife and I have had a happy married life despite problems with diabetes.