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FreeStyle Podcast Series

FreeStyle Podcast Series

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 The FreeStyle podcast series from Abbott discusses real experiences from those living with diabetes or caring for a loved one with diabetes. We find out more about the challenges they face, and provide inspiration for living your best life with a diabetes diagnosis.© 2020 Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Episode 16: Talking about Type 2 with Ken Tait

    Episode 16: Talking about Type 2 with Ken Tait
    Jul 18 2022

    In this episode we meet Ken Tait, psychotherapist, and Chair of Diabetes UK-Bromley. Ken lives with Type 2 and believes that if people support each other no matter which type of diabetes they live with, they can learn to manage their condition more effectively. He wants to raise awareness of the reality of life with Type 2, and says people with the condition should have equal access to diabetes technology.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 15: Senior Sensory Worker for the Leeds Hearing & Sight Loss Service, Karl Proud

    Episode 15: Senior Sensory Worker for the Leeds Hearing & Sight Loss Service, Karl Proud
    Jul 14 2022

    After being diagnosed with Type 1 in 1979, Karl has also been living with a visual impairment for more than 20 years. He says technology has been “an absolute game changer” and has allowed him to take better control of managing his diabetes. He’s passionate about raising awareness of Type 1, inclusion, and accessibility of technology.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 14: The transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care services

    Episode 14: The transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care services
    Jan 26 2022

    Teenager Johnny Bailey and clinical psychologist Deborah Christie examine the transition from paediatric to adult care services for young people living with diabetes. Johnny gets to “ask Dr Deborah” key questions about how to navigate this important time in his journey and gets tips on how to carry on living his best life.
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    19 mins
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