Community The painful reality of shingles 07/10/2026 FacebookXEmail Elizabeth Gower was not aware that having type 2 diabetes increased her risk of developing shingles. Photos: Contributed Sale resident Elizabeth Gower knows first-hand how disruptive shingles can be. Elizabeth was 72 when she developed shingles and says […] Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password