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Are you involved in any patient groups and do you recommend them as a mode of support?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 Diabetes. Here she discusses her experiences with community groups and why she believes they are important for supporting individuals through navigating diabetes.

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Liz Pigott

When were you diagnosed with diabetes and what type were you diagnosed with?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 diabetes. Here she discusses when she was diagnosed and what type she was diagnosed with initially and some important checks that one could expect after their diagnosis.

Liz Pigott

What does stigma mean to you?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 Diabetes. Here she discusses some of the main stigmas around diabetes and has some valuable insight into the complexity of diabetes as a whole. Her mantra is wonderfully empowering as she explains that diabetes does not control her.

Liz Pigott

Are you involved in any patient groups and do you recommend them as a mode of support?

More from this author:

When were you diagnosed with diabetes and what type were you diagnosed with?

What does stigma mean to you?

How did your family react to your diagnosis?

Did you have any fears when you were first diagnosed?

What types of interventions or treatment have you had to undergo?