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Phillip Schofield's brother and mum diagnosed with same serious chronic illness
Phillip Schofield has kept his family life out of the spotlight in recent years, but previously opened up about his brother and mother being diagnosed with a serious long-term condition
Despite their strained relationship, Phillip previously spoke candidly about the moment his family "sat down together" after both Timothy and their mum, Pat, were diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes within six months of each other. Type 1 diabetes can cause blood sugar levels to soar, as the body fails to produce insulin, an essential hormone for glucose regulation. Phil opened up about his family's unexpected battle, revealing: "My brother was very young at the time of diagnosis, probably in his late teens.
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