"I've been morbidly obese for most of my adult life.. it's crazy thinking this could all be different..."

February 05, 2021 | 23m 00s

This storyteller talks about her experience being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in late adulthood and the changes she has made to her lifestyle to be healthier. She also talks about the lack of prevention measures early in life and the importance to advo

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Endocrine System; Skin, Hair and Nails

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Diabetes; Mental Health; Obesity

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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