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Zoe - Interview 34
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Zoe was determined to prove she could lose weight and walked the Pennine Way.
Zoe was diagnosed 12 years ago. She also has polycystic ovary syndrome. She takes insulin.
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 recalls how casual she was about her diabetes until she discovered that it was affecting her eyesight.
Pamela was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago. She takes metformin and rosiglitazone.
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 attributes her diabetes to both hereditary and lifestyle factors.
Pamela was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago. She takes metformin and rosiglitazone.
Chronic health issues
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 35 and under
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Kay - Interview 32
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Kay talks about her childhood, the abuse she experienced and the effect that had on her weight.
Diagnosed 4 years ago. Kay took metformin for 2 years and now takes insulin.
Chronic health issues
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 35 and under
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Zoe - Interview 34
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Initially Zoe thought that her weight loss was a sign of diabetes.
Zoe was diagnosed 12 years ago. She also has polycystic ovary syndrome. She takes insulin.
Chronic health issues
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 35 and under
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Zoe - Interview 34
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For ten years Zoe didn't eat properly or manage her diabetes very well but her new partner encouraged her to be more healthy.
Zoe was diagnosed 12 years ago. She also has polycystic ovary syndrome. She takes insulin.
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