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• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 70 and over >> Philip - Interview 15 >> Philip felt constantly thirsty on holiday and put it down to being too hot.

Philip was diagnosed with diabetes nine years ago when he was hospitalised after a heart attack. He was put straight onto insulin.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 36 - 45 >> Nasir - Interview 21 >> Nasir was diagnosed when he was in his late twenties and thought the extreme tiredness he experienced was due to late nights.

Diagnosed 10 years ago, Nasir takes metformin and gliclazide.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 56 - 65 >> Gareth - Interview 24 >> As a paramedic Gareth was well aware of diabetes symptoms but never made the connection for himself.

Gareth was diagnosed 11 years ago. At first he was prescribed tablets, but is now taking insulin which he prefers.

• Chronic health issues >> Diabetes Type 2 >> Aged 46 - 55 >> Malcolm - Interview 14 >> Malcolm had a mild case of retinopathy which was found at a routine eye test.

Malcolm's diabetes was diagnosed 15 years ago after a routine eyesight test. Initially his diabetes was controlled by diet but now he takes metformin, gliclazide and pioglitazone.