Where We Live: Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions across the world.  Type 2 diabetes, which is an outgrowth of insulin resistance, affects around 40% of the American population over age 65. We’ll look at a new Yale study that explains why Diabetes risk increases as we age.  And we’ll look at the some of the latest technologies in blood sugar monitoring.  Glucose Monitor?  There’s an App for that!  Literally.  We’ll see how these new gizmos and other modern medical advances are affecting diabetics’ lifestyle.