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A doctor speaks – an introduction to diabetes type 2
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Andy - Interview 04
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Andy attended a morning workshop about diet but says it told him nothing he didn't know already.
Andy has chronic pain as well as diabetes which was diagnosed six months ago. His medication includes Avandamet [rosiglitazone + metformin], simvastatin, Xenical, perindopril, amlodipine and doxazosin.
Chronic health issues
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 46 - 55
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Pamela - Interview 08
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Pamela felt the advice to eat a yoghurt during important meetings at work was inappropriate for her needs.
Pamela was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago. She takes metformin and rosiglitazone.
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Aged 36 - 45
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Gugu - Interview 40
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Gugu feels more structured help with food might help. She feels tired after work and doesn't always want to cook fresh food.
Gugu was diagnosed 10 years ago. At first she was prescribed metformin. 3 years before the interview she was transferred to insulin.
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