Why does Sue Cleaver wear a patch on her arm?
SUE Cleaver has been a staple on Coronation Street for more than two decades.
The star has been a household name since, but why does she wear a patch on her arm?
Why does Sue Cleaver wear a patch on her arm?
Sue Cleaver wears a patch on her arm due to having diabetes and it is thought to be a glucose monitor patch.
In 2011 Sue was taken to hospital after collapsing on the Coronation Street set.
A source told The Sun at the time: “Sue was looking pretty off at around 9am just as we were getting things ready for filming.
“Then all of a sudden she just seemed to collapse and everyone was panicking.
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“The on-site medics were called and they were very quick to get to her.”
What is a Dexcom?
A Dexcom CGM system tracks glucose levels continuously throughout the day and night.
The glucose reading is sent as frequently as every five minutes.
Dexcom CGM systems then translate readings into data so people are better able to manage their diabetes treatment.
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What type of diabetes does Sue Cleaver have?
Corrie and I’m A Celebrity star Sue has Type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is when your pancreas makes insulin that does not work properly, or your pancreas cannot make enough insulin.
Insulin is a hormone that is released by the pancreas to regulate our blood sugar levels.
If there is not enough insulin being produced, or the insulin your body makes does not work properly, your blood sugar levels rise.
But with the proper treatment, type 2 diabetes can be managed and people can live healthy lives.
What has Sue said about her diabetes?
Sue is a big supporter of the charity Diabetes UK.
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While previously supporting Diabetes Week, she told Diabetes Advice: “Having a good control of diabetes is really important – after all, people with the condition live with it every day, taking care of their diet and physical activity.”
Despite Sue not often talking about her condition in interviews often, a source told The Sun: “She’s in this for the long game and wants to live a long, happy and healthy life.”