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What does stigma mean to you?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 Diabetes. Here she discusses some of the main stigmas around diabetes and has some valuable insight into the complexity of diabetes as a whole. Her mantra is wonderfully empowering as she explains that diabetes does not control her.

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When were you diagnosed with diabetes and what type were you diagnosed with?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 diabetes. Here she discusses when she was diagnosed and what type she was diagnosed with initially and some important checks that one could expect after their diagnosis.

How much did you know about diabetes at the time of your diagnosis?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 diabetes. Here she discusses her awareness of her condition at the time she was diagnosed. Her understanding was helped by her career in nursing and access to information within her job.

Has diabetes changed your life in any significant way?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 diabetes. Here she discusses the impact diabetes has had on her lifestyle initially and further into her condition.

How did your family react to your diagnosis?

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 diabetes. Here she discusses how her family had reacted to her diagnosis. With diabetes running within the family there was a profound understanding of adapting the whole family lifestyle together.

How do you monitor your glucose as you are insulin dependent

This is Liz's story of living with Type 2 Diabetes. Here she discusses her experience with having to monitor her blood glucose levels. She also offers some comforting words for those who are new to monitoring their blood glucose levels.

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