Preventing Diabetes and Reducing Concussions (Ep.21)

Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell delve into the rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes and explore effective strategies for prevention and management, all while debunking myths that surround it. They also investigate the effectiveness of Guardian caps in reducing concussions for athletes, shedding light on evolving safety measures in sports. 

Key episode discussion points include:

• Over 38 million Americans have diabetes, and how many cases are preventable with lifestyle changes
• Understanding the importance of diet and exercise in managing blood sugar levels effectively
• New treatments like GLP-1 medications offer hope beyond traditional diabetes management
• Concerns about sports-related concussions highlight the ongoing debate on the efficacy of protective gear like Guardian caps

Resources:

• Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with another concussion. What we know and what happens next (Article)
• What’s a Guardian Cap and Why Are NFL Players Wearing Them? (Article)
• The Mayo Clinic: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
• Concussion Legacy Foundation: What is CTE?
• Cleveland Clinic: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

Previous Episodes of Interest:

• The Skinny on the Skinny Shot and Keto Conundrum (Ep. 8)

Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell: 

• The Med Edit Podcast
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• LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast
• LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray
• LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell

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