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• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 46 - 55 >> Andy - Interview 04 >> Andy finds the language of media reports offensive and stigmatizing.

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 >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 35 and under >> Zoe - Interview 34 >> Zoe was determined to prove she could lose weight and walked the Pennine Way.

Zoe was diagnosed 12 years ago. She also has polycystic ovary syndrome. She takes insulin.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 56 - 65 >> Duncan - Interview 27 >> Duncan thinks he may have had diabetes for years before being diagnosed because he was overweight and drinking too much.

Diagnosed 2 years ago. Duncan takes metformin, gliclazide, simvastatin, atenolol, ramipril and amlodipine. He has had neuropathy in his feet since 2006 and expects to receive laser eye treatment soon.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 56 - 65 >> Isabel - Interview 28 >> Isabel blames many aspects of her former lifestyle for her diabetes.

Diagnosed when she was 57. Isabel was taking metformin and pioglitazone at the time of interview.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 56 - 65 >> Helen - Interview 09 >> Helen feels that media stories linking rising obesity levels with diabetes are counterproductive and don't fit her own experience.

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 >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 46 - 55 >> Nicky - Interview 18 >> Nicky knows many people with diabetes who are not overweight and believes that the main cause is genetic.

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 >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 36 - 45 >> Nasir - Interview 21 >> Nasir was told his diabetes was probably hereditary but he says he's also been overweight for some time.

Diagnosed 10 years ago, Nasir takes metformin and gliclazide.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 36 - 45 >> Gugu - Interview 40 >> Gugu points out that the emphasis placed by the media on diabetes and obesity sends out the wrong message.

Gugu was diagnosed 10 years ago. At first she was prescribed metformin. 3 years before the interview she was transferred to insulin.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 46 - 55 >> Pamela - Interview 08 >> Pamela attributes her diabetes to both hereditary and lifestyle factors.

Pamela was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago. She takes metformin and rosiglitazone.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 35 and under >> Kay - Interview 32 >> Kay talks about her childhood, the abuse she experienced and the effect that had on her weight.

Diagnosed 4 years ago. Kay took metformin for 2 years and now takes insulin.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 36 - 45 >> Tina - Interview 17 >> Tina has had weight problems since infancy and tried many diets but says what worked for her is eating healthy foods rather than dieting.

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.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 35 and under >> Kay - Interview 32 >> Kay feels embarrassed in her local swimming pool and wishes there were special sessions for people with diabetes.

Diagnosed 4 years ago. Kay took metformin for 2 years and now takes insulin.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 46 - 55 >> Paul - Interview 20 >> Once he knew he had diabetes Paul made slow but steady changes to his rugby-lifestyle which has worked.

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 >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 35 and under >> Zoe - Interview 34 >> Zoe prefers to talk to her nurse because she gives helpful advice and listens to her.

Zoe was diagnosed 12 years ago. She also has polycystic ovary syndrome. She takes insulin.