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A doctor speaks – an introduction to diabetes type 2
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Aged 46 - 55
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Paul - Interview 20
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Paul says he has a good sex life but that he would seek help immediately if anything changed.
Paul was diagnosed 14 years ago when he was in hospital for a minor op. He takes metformin and uses other medication to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Chronic health issues
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Diabetes Type 2
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Aged 35 and under
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Darren - Interview 35
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Darren's wife worried when he was in denial about his diabetes.
Diagnosed 6 years ago. Darren takes humalog, metformin, atorvastatin and candesartan.
Chronic health issues
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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 believes it helps to have a supportive partner.
Helen was diagnosed three years ago. She is currently controlling her diabetes with a low dosage of gliclazide + diet and exercise regime.
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 describes how he and his wife have coped and how the GP helped them sort things out.
Diagnosed a year ago, Lawrence takes gliclazide and losartan.
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