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Michael

Michael, aged 13, has Type 1 diabetes and is from London. He is a keen artist and is pictured here at his school art gallery with a sculpture he made. His mum is Gina.

Olly

14-year-old Olly has had Type 1 for two years. Olly runs his own flock of sheep In North Wales and helps with his elderly neighbours flock too.

Ben and Josh

Ben is 10 years old and has been diagnosed Type 1 for eight years. He has had his insulin pump for five years now and loves it.

Andrew Cross

Andrew Cross is 36 years old and has Type 1 diabetes. He's based in Milton Keynes and is a super fit cyclist.

Amelie and Albie

Amelie and Albie are five year old twins who both have Type 1. They were photographed at home in South Manchester where their mum Jude looks after them.

Alexa

Alexa is 30 years old and from Manchester.