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Step for a happier, healthier you

1 July to 30 September 2025

When you move, we move

Take on our life-changing One Million Step Challenge and help us transform the lives of everyone living with diabetes.

Every step you take and every pound you raise helps us fund research for new treatments, campaign for better care, and provide vital support through our helpline.

Together, let's step for our health and to change the future of diabetes.

If you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing: onemillionsteps@diabetes.org.uk

Challenge starts

Days
97
Hours
10
Minutes
30
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30
Image of clapping hands with the text "almost 5 billion steps in 2024"
£8 million raised by our steppers in total since 2016
Fundraising goal for 2025 is £1 million

Our Steppers

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Information and FAQs

Want to know more about the challenge? Check out our Info & frequently asked questions page by clicking on the button below.

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Earn Rewards

Alongside the rewarding feeling that comes with taking regular steps for your health, we have a number of step-tacular rewards for you to earn as you tick off fundraising milestones.

Join our Facebook Group

Join our Facebook group to meet your fellow steppers, share tips and take part in our daily photo challenges!

We'll support you every step of the way

To help make every step count, we’ve put together a number of helpful resources