Diabetes remission - "treating blood glucose, when the disease process is to do with body fat" - a podcast by BMJ Group

In the UK - type 2 diabetes now affects between 5-10% of the population - and accounts for around 10% of our total NHS budget. For the individuals affected, treatments are effective at helping control glucose levels - however, the sequela associated with the disease - vascular problems, and a life expectancy that’s 6 years shorter - are still an issue.

However, for some, remission seems to be a possibility.To discuss we're joined by Mike Lean, professor of human nutrition at the university if Glasgow, and co-author of an analysis, published on bmj.com, which impels doctors to make sure that type to diabetes remission is coded properly.

Read the full analysis:

http://www.bmj.com/content/358/bmj.j4030

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