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Type 2 Diabetes

Family & Friends

Type 2 diabetes affects the family and friends in different ways. Educating close relatives and friends about the condition can make living with Type 2 diabetes much easier for the person with the condition. Support groups are a valuable source of information and peer support for those living with the condition as well as their carers. In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants discuss the important role their loved ones play in managing type 2 diabetes. 

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