Earlier this week RNZ’s Morning Report co-presenter Guyon Espiner was admitted to hospital with a diabetic emergency.
He has been discharged from hospital today and has been given a provisional diagnosis of being a Type One insulin
dependent diabetic.
"I had no idea. It was a pretty big shock," Espiner said. "As a long-distance runner who keeps a close eye on his diet
it was the last thing I expected. I guess it shows this can affect people at any age and stage."
Espiner is at home now and getting to terms with the regime which goes with Type One diabetes, administering insulin and
matching blood sugar levels.
"The good news is you can live a normal lifestyle - you just have to get used to managing it."
Espiner said he wanted to thank everyone who had sent in their best wishes and he planned to be back on Morning Report
late next week