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As a rule, I generally shy away from anything sport related, that said I've decided to push myself well and truly out of my comfort zone to smash the London Marathon 2023 and with it raising money towards supporting Diabetes UK, which is such a worthwhile cause.

My younger sister, was diagnosed with diabetes out of the blue in her late teens. As her friends were ready to go off and explore the world, she was hit both physically and mentally with the consequences of the disease. The foods she loved had to be monitored, the alcohol her friends were experiencing was off limits and the toll took its strain. 

Fast forward some years, we amazingly had our first children within 3 months of each other. Throughout our pregnancies it became clear how much of an impact it had on her health. Whilst I looked forward to the main milestones of pregnancy,  she was having to undergo scrutiny from Dr's when her sugar levels where either too high or too low. Strict diets followed along with numerous scans and scares. Then came medical complications such as HELLP syndrome and the prominent fact that vital organs could begin to shut down. 

Thankfully she pulled through each time but with each pregnancy came with its warnings that although she was young and generally fit, her diabetes was putting a massive strain on her body which resulted in early c-sections, warnings of still births and the mental effects of not being able to maintain her sugar levels. 

Funds previously raised is why we have the knowledge and medical equipment today, that has ultimately kept my sister alive at her weakest points. I am truly grateful for this and am wiling to push myself to help raise awareness and donations to continue the amazing progress towards fighting this disease. 

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