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A doctor speaks – an introduction to diabetes type 2
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Aged 46 - 55
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Nicky - Interview 18
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Nicky knew she was overweight when she got the diagnosis but she felt so fit and healthy she didn't believe what she was told.
Diagnosed 4 years ago. Nicky was taking metformin but having established very good control through diet and exercise she no longer takes any medication for diabetes. She also has hypothyroidism.
Chronic health issues
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 35 and under
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Wasim - Interview 22
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Wasim would prefer to get his information from the internet and for it to be aimed more specifically at younger people.
Diagnosed a year ago after emergency admission to hospital. Wasim is on insulin (NovoRapid during the day and Lantus at night).
Chronic health issues
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 36 - 45
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Lawrence - Interview 33
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Lawrence says he used the internet to find out as much as he could and also asked his medical team about anything he didn't understand.
Diagnosed a year ago, Lawrence takes gliclazide and losartan.
Chronic health issues
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 46 - 55
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Nicky - Interview 18
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Nicky enjoys cooking and now makes her own bread, tortillas and muffins without using flour.
Diagnosed 4 years ago. Nicky was taking metformin but having established very good control through diet and exercise she no longer takes any medication for diabetes. She also has hypothyroidism.
Chronic health issues
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 36 - 45
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Tina - Interview 17
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Tina feels she is well understood by her GP and diabetes nurse and that they listen to her ideas.
Tina was diagnosed 12 years ago. Initially she tried to control diabetes with diet alone, then transferred to metformin. In 2004 she changed to insulin and now takes Levimir at night.
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