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People's stories
Aged 35 and under
Wasim - Interview 22
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Diagnosed a year ago after emergency admission to hospital. Wasim is on insulin (NovoRapid during the day and Lantus at night).
Kay - Interview 32
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Diagnosed 4 years ago. Kay took metformin for 2 years and now takes insulin.
Zoe - Interview 34
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Zoe was diagnosed 12 years ago. She also has polycystic ovary syndrome. She takes insulin.
Darren - Interview 35
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Diagnosed 6 years ago. Darren takes humalog, metformin, atorvastatin and candesartan.
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