Caring For Someone With Cancer
Cancer doesn't only affect people with the disease - it can also have a devastating effect on friends and relatives. Here you can read personal stories from those who've looked after a loved one. Below are a selection of stories about caring for ... [... more]
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At's Story
I found out that I had diabetes in 1981. I had already had the shock of epilepsy, and had learned to live with it in 1971. So when I was told I had diabetes, it just felt like I had something else that needed to be taken care of and it made no ... [... more]
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Barbara's Story
Barbara is 37-years-old. Three years ago, a routine insurance medical found she had a high level of glucose in her urine. A blood test by her GP confirmed she had type 2 diabetes. It was a big shock, and quite scary for her. Although she knew she ... [... more]
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Blood Sugar Levels
People with diabetes and those close to them are taught to look out for signs that their sugar level may be low, and are advised to always have sugar tablets or another form of sugar available to raise the level quickly. This solves the problem ... [... more]
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Karen's Story
Then, when I was selected for surgery in 1995, I finally had to tell them because I needed time off for the operation. When I returned to work, seizure-free, their attitude had changed. Despite a letter from my consultant explaining that I was ... [... more]
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Daniel's Story
Living with diabetes is virtually the same, apart from having to watch that you don't eat or drink things with too much sugar in them. Most of the time I can eat exactly what my family eat. Even with my diabetes I still play sport every day and ... [... more]
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Lloyd's Story
I have absence seizures, I don't fully lose consciousness but I'm unaware of my surroundings for several minutes at a time. I can wander off without knowing where I'm going or what I'm doing. This type of seizure can be very dangerous because you ... [... more]
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Posture Checklist
Don't round your back - imagine you are being lifted by a string fixed to the top of your head A good posture can greatly improve and prevent back problems. Follow these simple rules. Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes - high heels put pressure ... [... more]
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Diabetes In Pregnancy
Symptoms such as tiredness, excessive thirst, drinking lots of water, or concerns about the growth of the unborn baby may raise a suspicion of gestational diabetes, which is then confirmed with blood tests. Some women develop diabetes during ... [... more]
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Mandy's Story
In the early days it was very confusing as to which treatment was appropriate for her age. We were given conflicting information and consequently we found it hard to trust some medical staff. We were prescribed medication by one paediatrician in ... [... more]
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Simon's Story
My treatment is a bit unusual in the UK because I'm part of a clinical trial that's looking at a different method of treating diabetes. This means that I can eat what I want, when I want. The trial is called DAFNE (dosage adjustment for normal ... [... more]
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Surviving Cancer
With improved cancer-screening procedures and treatments, many people are now diagnosed sooner rather than later. This section features inspirational stories from those who've beaten the disease. Below are a selection of personal stories about ... [... more]
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