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• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 70 and over >> Philip - Interview 15 >> Philip describes how he feels 'light' when his levels are too low.

Philip was diagnosed with diabetes nine years ago when he was hospitalised after a heart attack. He was put straight onto insulin.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 46 - 55 >> Malcolm - Interview 14 >> 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.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 66 - 69 >> Balvinder - Interview 10 >> When Balvinder's levels are dipping too low he starts to feel 'shaky' and eats a piece of fruit or has a sweet drink (audio in Hindi).

Balvinder was diagnosed with diabetes 35 years ago. He was prescribed metformin for many years, and for the last 15 years he has been taking insulin.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 56 - 65 >> Gareth - Interview 24 >> Gareth used to be a paramedic and so knows the difference between hypos and hypers. He says a mild hypo feels like 'walking on eggshells'.

Gareth was diagnosed 11 years ago. At first he was prescribed tablets, but is now taking insulin which he prefers.