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Food, eating and diet 


Malcolm's diabetes was diagnosed 15 years ago after a routine eyesight test. Initially his diabetes was controlled by diet but now he takes metformin, gliclazide and pioglitazone.
Mrs Singh was diagnosed when she was 49. She takes metformin.
Malcolm's diabetes was diagnosed 15 years ago after a routine eyesight test. Initially his diabetes was controlled by diet but now he takes metformin, gliclazide and pioglitazone.
Diagnosed 15 years ago. Mrs Patel takes metformin and insulin.
Raj was diagnosed when he was 41 when he was having routine tests for a blood disorder (polycythemia) that he has had for the last six years. He takes metformin and pioglitazone for his diabetes.
Diagnosed a year ago, Mo currently takes metformin and gliclazide though she began trying to control her diabiates by diet alone.
Diagnosed a year ago, Lawrence takes gliclazide and losartan.
Pamela was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago. She takes metformin and rosiglitazone.
Diagnosed 10 years ago, Nasir takes metformin and gliclazide.
Diagnosed 15 years ago. Mrs Patel takes metformin and insulin.
Diagnosed 2 years ago. Duncan takes metformin, gliclazide, simvastatin, atenolol, ramipril and amlodipine. He has had neuropathy in his feet since 2006 and expects to receive laser eye treatment soon.
Kathy was diagnosed with diabetes just before the interview. She was controlling it with diet and exercise.
Tina was diagnosed 12 years ago. Initially she tried to control diabetes with diet alone, then transferred to metformin. In 2004 she changed to insulin and now takes Levimir at night.
Diagnosed 4 years ago. Nicky was taking metformin but having established very good control through diet and exercise she no longer takes any medication for diabetes. She also has hypothyroidism.
Diagnosed a year ago. Sylvia takes metformin, simvastatin and amlopidine.
Diagnosed 6 years ago. Sallie tried to control it with diet and exercise but has recently started metformin.
Zoe was diagnosed 12 years ago. She also has polycystic ovary syndrome. She takes insulin.
Gugu was diagnosed 10 years ago. At first she was prescribed metformin. 3 years before the interview she was transferred to insulin.
Diagnosed 25 years ago, James takes metformin, doxazosin, lisinipril, gliclazide and sotacor.
Diagnosed 2 years ago. Duncan takes metformin, gliclazide, simvastatin, atenolol, ramipril and amlodipine. He has had neuropathy in his feet since 2006 and expects to receive laser eye treatment soon.
Paul was diagnosed 14 years ago when he was in hospital for a minor op. He takes metformin and uses other medication to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Balvinder was diagnosed with diabetes 35 years ago. He was prescribed metformin for many years, and for the last 15 years he has been taking insulin.
Diagnosed 6 years ago. Darren takes humalog, metformin, atorvastatin and candesartan.
Mrs Singh was diagnosed when she was 49. She takes metformin.
Paul was diagnosed 14 years ago when he was in hospital for a minor op. He takes metformin and uses other medication to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Diagnosed a year ago. Sylvia takes metformin, simvastatin and amlopidine.
Gareth was diagnosed 11 years ago. At first he was prescribed tablets, but is now taking insulin which he prefers.
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