SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Do you know someone with diabetes? Friday was World Diabetes Day, bringing awareness to the health issue.

In Sioux City, the community came together for a marathon challenge, walking and raising money for diabetes education.

Christopher Jacobs is a Nurse Practitioner Medical Director with the Siouxland Community Health Center. He says, “I’m walking to show support for type 1 diabetics and type 2 diabetics.”

Jacobs said this is his fourth year participating in the walk and that he is walking in the marathon challenge for his daughter, who has type 1 diabetes.

“I think it’s important to show support for all those who are courageous enough to battle the disease,” added Jacobs.

On Friday, Nov. 14, a total of 26 teams took to the concourse of the Tyson Event Center for

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