My Nan died from a combination of things but Type 2 diabetes was a huge contributing factor.

It wasn’t until I worked for Diabetes UK and learned more about the condition that I started to remember seeing the specialist nurses help her in her home.

That her children had to support her with the condition every day and that she lived with it for so many years.

But she never complained. She actually actively rebelled against it to the detriment of her health. Which I’ve got so much time for, despite it not being the best approach. 

So, this half marathon, which I’ve not trained enough for, is for Nana.