Living with Diabetes: A Personal Journey

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Living with Diabetes: A Personal Journey

A patient shares their experience with diabetes, discussing the initial fears, the learning curve of insulin injections, and the misconceptions held by some healthcare professionals. They emphasize the importance of adapting diabetes management to fit one's lifestyle while maintaining good control of the condition.

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