In what ways do you now have to look after your body?

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In what ways do you now have to look after your body?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 Diabetes. Here she discusses the ways her diabetes has impacted other parts of her body such as the eyes and feet. She goes into some detail of how she needs to look after them to keep as healthy and injury free as possible.

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How did your family react to your diagnosis?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 diabetes. Here she discusses how her family had reacted to her diagnosis. With diabetes running within the family there was a profound understanding of adapting the whole family lifestyle together.

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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.

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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.

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Foot Problems with Diabetes.

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Retired Nurse Liz, lives with Diabetes. She has a wealth of valuable advice for people with Diabetic foot problems as well as people who are at risk of developing Diabetic Foot problems.

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How much did you know about diabetes at the time of your diagnosis?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 diabetes. Here she discusses her awareness of her condition at the time she was diagnosed. Her understanding was helped by her career in nursing and access to information within her job.