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P does not smoke and only drinks socially.
P has had difficulties in accepting his diagnosis and so
has failed to comply with his treatment. In addition, over
the past 2 years, he has missed several hospital diabetes
and ophthalmology clinics, practice diabetes clinics and a
mobile retinal photography unit appointment, culminating in
being discharged from the hospital diabetes clinic. He has
also received a strongly worded letter from the practice diabetes
clinic explaining the risks of failing to monitor and control
diabetes.
In addition to attendance problems, P has not tolerated his
treatment with metformin.
P's job as a long distance delivery driver has a huge impact
on his lifestyle. He often eats in cafes and service stations
at the side of the road, where the menus can be limited and
high in fat. His driving also means he has long periods of
inactivity. At previous clinic appointments, he has often
expressed concerns about incorporating exercise and healthy
meals into this schedule.
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