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My Diabetes Story: David

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In this video, type 2 diabetes patient David Traynham discusses his experiences as a diabetic, including his diagnosis, his treatments over the years and how his diagnosis has helped him to focus on the important things in life.

Medically reviewed in October 2018.

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