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Physicians Integral in Battling Diabetes Epidemic


 

While researchers and policymakers are making progress in finding ways to prevent and diagnose diabetes, physicians can take small steps every day in their offices to help their patients. A diabetes-themed event, held by journal Health Affairs, focused on some of the recent findings, and we spoke with a few of the leaders in the field, including the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin.

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