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Everyday life

Having diabetes does not stop you from leading a full and active life.  But now that you have diabetes there may some extra considerations you have to think about – for example, letting people know and how it will affect work or going on holiday.  This section of the website gives you the low down on how to continue your everyday life, living with diabetes.

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