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My understanding of my Diabetes.

John shares his understanding of his Diabetes. He shares that his father had Diabetes and passed away young and so was aware of the complications that could happen. He was initially started on Metformin and then later was started on Insulin.

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Being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: My experiences

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