Summary: Proper blood glucose control is critical in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including pre-diabetes. This month’s episode discusses the important relationship between blood glucose levels and infections, including the association of abnormal blood glucose levels with an increased cancer risk. We also discuss the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in type 2 diabetes from beta cell toxicity. Show notes: (1) Introduction (2) Intent of the Podcast Series (3) Legal Disclaimer (4) Blood Glucose Control for Persons With and Without Diabetes (5) Relationships, Supporting Research, Current Knowledge (6) Fasting Blood Glucose Level and Cancer Risk (7) Conclusion (8) Building Block #3 (9) Next Month's Show (10) Feedback Reference hyperlinks to research materials used in producing this episode are located on the web page for this podcast.
