For some people with a family history of type 2 diabetes, diagnosis in later life doesn’t come as a surprise. Others can go for years without realising that they are living with the condition.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can vary from person to person, but can include: tiredness, persistent thirst, frequent urination, numbness.
In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants explain what their life was like prior to knowing they had type 2 diabetes
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