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Over 1 million people suffer from diabetes in the UK, and an estimated 250,000 are still undiagnosed. Diabetes is a disease of the western lifestyle and both the British Medical Association and the British Diabetes Association are concerned to raise the profile of the disease so that more people recognize they have it and seek medical help. This book deals in accessible terms about the causes of diabetes and its impact on everyday life and relationships. It explains who is most at risk and how the risks can be reduced, as well as the early warning signs. Practical down-to-earth advice is given about living with diabetes. Both insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes is included. The book is a guide to living with the daily routine of injections, and the author also offers sympathetic advice on the emotional strain of suffering.