OMAHA, Neb. (RFD-TV) — November is National Diabetes Month, highlighting the importance of prevention and management, particularly in rural communities where access to care can be limited.
University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold joined us on Wednesday’s Rural Health Matters to discuss Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including how lifestyle changes can help prevent prediabetes from progressing to Type 2.
Gold says limited access to screenings and ongoing care in rural communities can lead to later diagnoses and more complications.
He also emphasizes the importance of managing diabetes as a team, with patients working alongside health care providers to monitor their condition.
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