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‘Diabetes specialist nurse saved my life’

When Lindsay McKillop developed complications from diabetes, she nearly died. But she says nurse Kathy Taylor went beyond the call of duty to help save her life and aid her recovery.
Posted 02 May 2017 - 17:48
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