

What Diabetes Tells Us About Medical Blindspots
Feb 6, 2024
Explore the impact of physicians' decisions on patient health and the importance of questioning existing ideas and considering all evidence. Discover how one man's discovery revolutionized diabetes control and examine the flaws in the treatment philosophy. Highlight the significance of communicating uncertainty in medicine and science.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Danger of Clinging to Initial Ideas: Lessons from Diabetes
04:49 • 3min
The Importance of Paying Attention to All Evidence in Diabetes Management
08:08 • 1min
The Flaws in Diabetes Treatment Philosophy
09:37 • 5min
The Significance of Communicating Uncertainty in Medicine and Science
14:37 • 2min