FSS005b: Diabetes Part 2

Episode 5b continues our discussion of diabetes, focusing on type 1. We sat down with local cancer researcher Dr. Christa Manton to learn about her, how she got into science, and her experience living with type 1 diabetes. Listen to this episode to learn about the daily life of a type 1 diabetic and the constant challenge of manually controlling one's blood sugar levels. Also, you'll hear how technology has improved the management of blood sugar and the exciting diabetic tech of the future. Diabetes is a very prevalent disease, affecting as many as 1 in 10 Americans. With so many people living with diabetes, it is easy to forget how serious this disease is. Join us in observing National Diabetes Awareness Month (November) and remember to support the people in our lives who live with diabetes every day and support research to find causes and cures.