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How Diabetes could be different



Genetically engineered cows could produce insulin

Low-cost, rapid, point-of-care, diagnostic health tests could save millions of lives

Hb1AC, post-meal glucose, and/or fructosamine could be tested regularly to check for insulin resistance / pre-diabetes

Women could be screened for PCOS / be treated for higher risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Food banks / food programs could offer nutritious / healthy food and education

Dogs / animals could detect diseases

Blood sugar / glucose could be monitored throughout the day

Screening could be standardized / increased for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes

U.S. primary healthcare / doctor availability / Medicaid acceptance could be improved in low income areas

Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) could aid microbiome health but have risks

Energy / sugary drinks could be swilled rather than swallowed

Cheap, healthy fast food could be available

Nutritional education, weekly groceries, and peer circles could change eating habits

Ice cream could be enriched with protein and have lower sugar

Farm subsidies could be used to create healthy school lunches

Healthy food / nutrition tips could be delivered to people

Less salt, saturated fat, artificial additives, and sugar could be added to food

A sugar or soda tax could reduce obesity and diabetes

Sugary drinks could be sold in smaller containers

Juice boxes / sports drinks with less sugar could be available

Intermittent fasting / calorie restriction could fight against aging

Type 2 diabetes could be reversed by diet