Now that you have down the facts, let's hear it from someone who has diabetes.

 

For this project, I interviewed Mrs. Erin Turner and Mr. Raul Miranda. Mrs. Turner has type 1 diabetes and Mr. Miranda has type 2 diabetes.

 

Transcript:

1. How and when did you find out that you had diabetes?

2. What were your first thoughts after being diagnosed with diabetes?

3. Do you have a family history of diabetes? What do you think may have caused it?

4. How was it like being a teen with diabetes? Did it limit you in any way (for example, dating, school, sports, friends) (NOTE: This question does not apply to Mr. Miranda)?

5. What types of medication and treatment do you use?

6. How does diabetes affect your diet? Does it limit it?

7. How does diabetes affect your lifestyle?

8. Have you ever experienced any complications with diabetes? How was it like?

9. What do you do on a regular basis control your diabetes?

10. What is the most difficult thing about having diabetes?

11. What has been the most helpful thing having diabetes?

12. What advice would you give to people who also have diabetes and those without?