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Do you have a story about diabetes to help or encourage others? Whatever your story and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

These are stories of people from all walks of life. Each one is there to inspire, to highlight different aspects of living with or being affected by diabetes, or simply to show that – whatever your situation – you're not alone.

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"Having an event to train for is a great way to keep focused on exercising regularly and avoid letting fitness slip"

Andy and Danielle are running the Great North Run in September to support people affected by diabetes.

"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.

"This year marks 30 years of me having diabetes so, to celebrate, I'm running the Great North Run"

Having overcome a series of diabetes-related challenges during the last 30 years, Anna is taking on a new type of challenge - running a half marathon.

Rekha finally understands what it means to look after herself

Rekha, 66, a Community Champion for Diabetes UK shares her experience during Volunteering Week.

We help people overcome so much more than what we did

The whole community has come together

"I'm taking part in a skydive for Diabetes UK to show to everyone that fear is a choice."

Courtney has had to face many challenges after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, aged 9. Now 20, she is taking on a skydive to raise awareness about diabetes and to show others that they

Flash is the most important tool I have to manage my diabetes

Erin, 46, from Twickenham, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 10. She has been self-funding flash glucose monitoring for a year.

You have to work at managing diabetes every day and flash glucose monitoring has helped me enormously

Carole, 68, was diagnosed with LADA, a form of Type 1 diabetes, at age 62. Having lost both her father and brother to diabetes complications

When I decided to make changes to my lifestyle, diet came first

Zahoor realised he needed to make changes when his cousin developed serious diabetes complications.

"I enjoyed every bit of the 1 Million Step Challenge. These feet were made for walking"

Mairi wasn't sure whether she could complete the 1 Million Step Challenge at first.

"I just want to finish the Great North Run and see my daughter at the end. I don't need any more motivation."

Mohammed has never done any running but is taking on the challenge to support his daughter Evie, 5, who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

I get a lot out of Diabetes UK, so I'm quite happy to put a lot into it

Sue Briggs, 63, lives in South West England with her husband Jeremy. She was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 10 years ago.

You don't want diabetes to rule your life, but it's got to guide your life.

Diagnosed at the age of 12, James knew very little about diabetes.

"Taking part in the London Bridges Challenge is my way of saying thank you to Diabetes UK."

Aman, who has Type 1 diabetes, took on the London Bridges Challenge with his family to show his support for people affected by diabetes, and to take on the 10 mile challenge.

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