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Living with diabetes

Living with diabetes. Dr. W.H.J.M. (Wim) Wientjens President-elect IDF Europe President Dutch Diabetes Association World Diabetes Day Brussels 2002 November 5th. 65 years old 52 years with diabetes Biochemist Managing director research institute Retired / volunteer.

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Living with diabetes

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  1. Living with diabetes Dr. W.H.J.M. (Wim) Wientjens President-elect IDF Europe President Dutch Diabetes Association World Diabetes Day Brussels 2002 November 5th

  2. 65 years old • 52 years with diabetes • Biochemist • Managing director research institute • Retired / volunteer

  3. Serious disease but ‘manageable and treatable’ IF • Medicines/devices available and accessible • Good cooperation with professionals • Access to education and information • Discipline 24 hours a day

  4. Fighting against ... • Fear of complications • Social prejudices • Discrimination employment • Discrimination insurances • Loss of self esteem

  5. Every person with diabetesmust be permitted to play an active role in sharing responsibility for his/her care and his/her quality of life

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