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A doctor speaks – an introduction to diabetes type 2
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People's stories
Aged 70 and over
Philip - Interview 15
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Philip was diagnosed with diabetes nine years ago when he was hospitalised after a heart attack. He was put straight onto insulin.
Rita - Interview 19
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Rita was diagnosed 6 years ago, and after 6 months was put onto metformin.
Harold - Interview 30
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Harold was diagnosed in 2000. At the time of interview he was taking metformin and simvastatin.
Kathy - Interview 31
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Kathy was diagnosed with diabetes just before the interview. She was controlling it with diet and exercise.
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