The way we calculate b m i is very crudeun basei o lok at someones height and their weight. But those folks iside a beam i can be helpful in steering our conversation, because sometimes you need the objective data to say. You knowou can't just lump someone into a one sized fitz all any more. And so iam very keen to help my folks lose the weight, but not for any other reason than because, and i tell them, because i want them to live longer and healthier and feel good.
Diabetic diabetologist and wonderful person Dr. Mike Natter, MD is back to answer all of your questions about blood sugar, the cost of insulin, pancreas transplants, keto, glucagon, how exercise can save your life, his most meaningful interactions with patients, pudding theft, and the best place to cry at work. Also: why you should always keep frosting in your purse.
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