Managing Type 2 diabetes: what's new, what's misunderstood, and what's next

By Evan Dawson,

Published May 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM EDT

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(foreground) Dr. Sunkanmi Ajewole, (background) Naeem J., and Debroah Ajewole on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 12, 2025

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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