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Duncan - Interview 27
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Duncan thinks that his old habits of eating lots of takeaways and heavy drinking may have caused his diabetes.
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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Aged 46 - 55
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Paul - Interview 20
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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.
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