National Diabetes Week ambassador John Rando says a stroke was the wake-up call he needed to manage his diabetes.
Camera IconNational Diabetes Week ambassador John Rando says a stroke was the wake-up call he needed to manage his diabetes. Credit: Supplied/Andrew Ritchie

Stroke of good fortune

Staff ReporterWestern Suburbs Weekly

Mr Rando said he suffered a severe stroke as complications of his type 2 diabetes about 15 years ago when he weighed 125kg.

‘I lost my speech, I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t remember anything’

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