...but the time that they can spend with us is the most valuable resource we can have as patients.

October 23, 2025 | 24m 48s

Having had a chronic condition of IBS-D and recently being diagnosed with Type 2- diabetes, this storyteller shares how both conditions remain uncontrolled due to cost and challenges accessing specialty care that address's both.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):-xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Digestive System; Endocrine System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Diabetes; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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