Ahmed was diagnosed with diabetes 18 years ago and has been battling with his condition for the past ten. At the end of 2008, his health deteriorated so much that he lost all feeling in his body from the neck down and was hospitalised. Ahmed’s health has since stabilised but he is concerned about his health deteriorating again.

Carol’s blood pressure often drops very low and, the concern for her and her husband is that it could happen quite rapidly with little time to recognise the symptoms.

Clare has suffered from insulin controlled diabetes for the past 14 years. It was only at the time of her diagnosis that she found out that she had already been diabetic for the previous ten years. Adopted as a child, Clare had no previous family medical history to draw from. However, after some research, she discovered a grandmother had died of diabetic complications.

Emelie was diagnosed with CCF in 1995. All though in the past few years her condition has improved somewhat, the concern for Emilie is that her blood pressure could go up very quickly without warning.

Ernest Girard, 74, has had insulin controlled Diabetes for the past 25 years. Like many diabetics, a concern for Ernest is his condition suddenly escalating to dangerous levels without warning. Determined to stay independent and in his own home, which he shares with his wife, Ernest needed an alternative solution to manage his health.

Henry, 77, suffers from COPD. Though wanting to live an independent life, his condition means that his health could deteriorate quickly without warning, and a concern for both Henry and his family is how to avoid an emergency situation from arising.

Irene was diagnosed with Diabetes 23 years ago and has since been proactive about researching and understanding her condition. Like many diabetics, a concern for Irene is her condition suddenly escalating to dangerous levels without warning. For example Irene was once hospitalised due to dehydration.