Dr Health-shared OfficialIs Type 1 Diabetes represented accurately in society?Steve talks about his views on how Type 1 Diabetes in represented in society.
Dr Health-shared OfficialTaking control with knowledge in my Type 1 Diabetes.Chris talks about empowerment through knowledge as related to Diabetes. He shares how he was 'hypo unaware' for a few years. He also talks about working in a variety of settings, taking control of his Diabetes by using his knowledge and organisation skills. This included being Cabin Crew on aircraft at the age of 61!
Dr Health-shared OfficialFirst significant memories of having Type 1 diabetes.Steve talks about having Type 1 Diabetes in Primary School and how it made him feel. He describes how things changed for him in Secondary School and then at University. He feels his relationship with Diabetes evolved as his levels of responsibility changed over the years.
Dr Health-shared OfficialMy strategy on dealing with the fear of diabetes.This is Chris's story about how he dealt with fear living with fear surrounding his diagnosis of Diabetes Type 1.
Dr Health-shared OfficialEncountering stigma around my Diabetes.Steve shares how he has avoided feeling stigma around Diabetes. He talks about how sharing his condition with people who you work and spend time with has always been a positive experience.
Dr Health-shared OfficialMy first memories of having Type 1 Diabetes.Steve talks about his first memories of having Type 1 Diabetes. He describes how he felt as a child and how his feelings changed over time as he developed more awareness.
Dr Health-shared OfficialSeeking Diabetes health information - my experiences.Steve talks about how he accessed health information about Diabetes from being a child to teenager and young adult. He talks about how he engaged much more in adult life and talks about education programmes.
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