12:00: The search for life in the universe heats up
1:00: Managing Type 2 diabetes: what's new, what's misunderstood, and what's next
Astronomers recently detected a signature of life on a distant planet. This does not mean that we have discovered aliens, but it's reasonable to wonder what is giving off this signal. We discuss the mission to find planets that are brimming with life — or are at least habitable. We also talk about why the search for life remains so intriguing to so many scientists. Our guest:
- Adam Frank, Ph.D., author and Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester
Then in our second hour, what do patients and families need to know about the latest in treatment for Type 2 diabetes? That question is the focus of an upcoming program at the Rochester Academy of Medicine. According to the CDC, more than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and the overwhelming majority of those individuals have Type 2 diabetes. Experts say that without effective management, the condition can result in serious complications, including blindness, kidney failure, and heart disease. This hour, our guests help us understand the condition, how to manage it, and what's new when it comes to research and treatment. In studio:
- Benjamin J. Gigliotti, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center
- Sunkanmi (Suki) Ajewole, M.D., board-certified internist
- Deborah Ajewole, local resident with Type 2 diabetes
- Naeem J., local resident with Type 2 diabetes
*Note: "Connections" is livestreamed each day on the WXXI News YouTube channel. Watch here.
