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Malcolm - Interview 14
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Malcolm explains how the amount and strength of medication he takes has increased over the last fifteen years.
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.
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Aged 46 - 55
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Alex - Interview 07
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Alex was put on metformin and gliclazide to get his blood glucose under control.
Alex was diagnosed with diabetes three years' ago. He is currently taking metformin and gliclazide.
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 56 - 65
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Helen - Interview 09
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Helen changed her medications several times before she stopped getting side effects. She found taking medication with food helped.
Helen was diagnosed three years ago. She is currently controlling her diabetes with a low dosage of gliclazide + diet and exercise regime.
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 46 - 55
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Andy - Interview 04
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Andy discussed the pros and cons of Avandamet with his GP.
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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Malcolm - Interview 14
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Malcolm explains how important it is to keep glucose levels balanced and describes what he does if his levels dip too low.
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.
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