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Duncan - Interview 27
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Duncan believes there should be a greater awareness of how careful people with neuropathy need to be.
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.
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Mike - Interview 16
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Mike has lost some feeling in his toes so he checks them regularly for any cuts to prevent them become septic.
Diagnosed in 2002. Mike controls his diabetes with diet alone.
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