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Navigating Diabetes Challenges in Winter
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Navigating Diabetes Challenges in Winter

The interviewee discusses the increased challenges of managing diabetes during the winter, including the temptation of comfort foods, the shock of medical complications, and the importance of community support and medical guidance.


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