Interview 03
There is a 30–40% chance that an identical twin will develop type 1 diabetes. Both brothers were diagnosed within 3 months of each other in 1996. The first to be diagnosed did experience symptoms but the other twin found out he had type 1 diabetes following urine and blood tests. Their great-grandmother had type 1 diabetes. Insulin regime: rapid-acting analogue (Humalog) using prefilled pen 3 times a day and long-acting analogue (Lantus) in the evening. Now they are attending the young persons diabetes clinic and are seen by the consultant on a one-one basis rather than together as they were when children. Both brothers appreciate their individual consultations.