Hidden behind Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend’s watch strap is a clue about a condition that has had a profound impact on her life since her diagnosis at 9 years old. It’s a tattoo on her wrist that says ‘diabetic’ – and it’s there in case her blood sugar drops or rises to dangerous levels, rendering her confused, disorientated and potentially unable to take care of herself. Type 1 diabetics Most of us produce the hormone insulin, wh…
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