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Pamela was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago. She takes metformin and rosiglitazone.

Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 56 - 65 >> Duncan - Interview 27 >> Duncan prefers not to check his glucose levels every day. The strips are too expensive and also he was advised not to.

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.

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