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Chris's story: Living with type 1 diabetes as a professional athlete

Chris Pennell's diabetes story

Chris Pennell

Diagnosed age 19.

There were no doubts for me that I wanted to play sport at the highest level.

Chris Pennell, 31, is currently in his 11th season at Worcester Warriors and was capped for England against the All Blacks. He was also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 19.

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