Two Chislehurst brothers who were diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes have gone head to head in a hockey match to raise money for a cure.

Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented and happens when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells.

Jack Meaning, 31, was diagnosed five years ago despite being healthy and having no family history of the disease.

He was even more surprised when his younger brother Jack was also diagnosed two years later.

The brothers decided to combine their competitive sibling rivalry while at the same time raising money for JDRF – the diabetes research charity.

They did this by taking part in a hockey match against each other while their wives took on The Bank of England ladies team.

The event at Bank of England Sports Club Roehampton on July 14 has raised £1,500 so far.

Brothers Jack and Joe said: “It was a really fantastic day. Every year the event grows and it was amazing to see so many people coming together for a common cause - to support JDRF.

“We’ve both seen first-hand the incredible work JDRF do, and we’re so happy to be able to say thank you in this small way.”

Celia Joseph, JDRF's Senior Fundraiser for London and the East of England, added: "Congratulations to Jack and Joe for organising another brilliant event.

“Without the amazing support from people like them and their families, JDRF would not be able to fund world class type 1 diabetes research here in the UK. We really appreciate them taking on this fundraising and for helping us to #tackle type 1.”

The Annual Meaning Match was launched in 2016. This year Jack’s team won 5-3 and The Bank of Ladies team beat the brother’s wives 6-5.