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A doctor speaks – an introduction to diabetes type 2
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Aged 56 - 65
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Mike - Interview 16
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Mike thinks diabetes is caused by hereditary factors as well as lifestyle.
Diagnosed in 2002. Mike controls his diabetes with diet alone.
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Aged 66 - 69
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Mrs Patel - Interview 37
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Mrs Patel and five of her siblings have diabetes which they inherited from their father.
Diagnosed 15 years ago. Mrs Patel takes metformin and insulin.
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