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Stanford University

Preventing and Delaying Type 2 Diabetes Onset - Strategies and Risk Factors

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Overview

Explore strategies for preventing or delaying the onset of Type 2 diabetes in this informative lecture by Dr. Bryant Lin, Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Gain insights into the nature of Type 2 diabetes, its prevalence, and risk factors. Learn about hyperglycemia, pancreas function, and common symptoms. Discover practical tips for managing nutrition, including serving sizes, carbohydrate and fiber intake, and the glycemic index. Understand the importance of exercise and weight loss in diabetes prevention. Delve into topics such as assessing personal risk, setting goals, and the differences between prediabetes and diabetes. Explore tools like My Fitness Pal and discuss the potential for reversing diabetic conditions. This comprehensive presentation, part of a three-part series by Stanford Health Library, offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in maintaining good health and preventing Type 2 diabetes.

Syllabus

Intro
Overview
Get the blood flowing
Its a big number
Hyperglycemia
Pancreas
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Risk Factors
Risk Sheet
How old are you
Do you have a mother or father
No magic pill
Nutrition
Practical Tips
Serving Size
Example
How many carbs
How much fiber
How much rice
Egg noodles
Cabbage
Exercise
Weight Loss
My Fitness Pal
Assessing Risk
Setting Goals
Glycemic Index
Other Benefits of Exercise
Prediabetes vs Diabetes
Should we lump carbohydrates together
Is it hard to go from diabetic to prediabetic
Can you buy a hemoglobin a1c meter
Michael Pollan

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Stanford Health Care

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