Everything you need to know about diabetes was covered in this episode with Dr. Eil and his patient, whom he's treated for 20+ years, John McGlynn. Dr. Eli pointed out the difference between type I diabetes, being a deficiency in insulin, and type II where the body is still making insulin just not enough and not using it effectively. Dr. Eil & John discussed symptoms and the diagnosis options.
While Dr. Eil pointed out there is no cure for Type I diabetes, there is research being done and he explained multiple options to manage diabetes. He explained the different types of insulin and methods of getting it into the body. There is encouraging news with Type II in that diet and weight loss can really help even reverse Type II diabetes! The newest thing, he talked about was the bionic pancreas! It was so cool to hear how it works! Dr. Eil also explained the first three things he does with his patients to set up a management plan.
While John admits he's not the perfect patient when it comes to diet, he enjoys being treated by Dr. Eil. He has learned to go brown with rice and bread and to enjoy a sweet potato here and there. And when his prescription prices skyrocketed, Dr. Eil was able to offer a less expensive options. If you or someone you know has diabetes then this is an episode you don't want to miss!
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