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Diabetes Type 2

  • Overview
  • Discovery
    • A doctor speaks - an introduction to diabetes type 2
    • Early signs and symptoms
    • Getting the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
    • Causes and risk factors for type 2 diabetes
    • Care and treatment for type 2 diabetes
    • Looking for information and support for type 2 diabetes
  • Controlling diabetes
    • Food, eating and diets
    • Exercise and weight control for diabetes type 2
    • Testing blood glucose - monitoring diabetes
    • Controlling diabetes with metformin and other medications
    • Coping with insulin
    • Communicating with healthcare professionals
  • Possible complications
    • Managing hypos
    • Eyes, feet and kidneys
    • Depression, feeling down and mood swings
    • Sexual problems
  • The long view
    • Managing diabetes at work and driving
    • Home and social life
    • Adjustment to diabetes and changes in self-image
    • Misunderstandings about diabetes
  • People's Profiles
    • Aged 35 and under
    • Aged 36 - 45
    • Aged 46 - 55
    • Aged 56 - 65
    • Aged 66 - 69
    • Aged 70 and over
    • A doctor speaks
  • Resources and Information
  • Credits

Diabetes Type 2

Profiles - A doctor speaks

Dr Boardman

Dr Shirine Boardman is a diabetes consultant. She has a special interest in women's hormonal disorders.
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