What did you understand about diabetes at the time of your diagnosis?

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What did you understand about diabetes at the time of your diagnosis?

This is Adrian's story of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Here he discusses what he understood about diabetes at the time of his diagnosis.

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Has stigma been a part of your experience with diabetes and if so how?

This is Adrian's story of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Here he discusses his insight and experiences of diabetes related stigma. He also emphasises the significance of understanding the complexities of diabetes.

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Do you suffer from any complications as a result of diabetes?

This is Adrian's story of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Here he discusses the complications that have been relevant to him throughout his time of having diabetes.

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Given the opportunity, are there other treatments you would have liked to have tried?

This is Adrian's story of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Here he discusses his thoughts on trying alternative treatment methods such as insulin pump therapy.

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What is your understanding of sick day rules and driving regulations with regards to diabetes?

This is Adrian's story of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Here he discusses what he understands regarding sick day rules and driving regulations related to diabetes. His knowledge of these regulations was acquired during a Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) course.

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Were you aware of how diabetes could impact different part of your body during the time you were diagnosed?

This is Adrian's story of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Here he discusses where he looked for information and how he was told about diabetes being a 'whole body condition.'

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