What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? Who is at risk? In this program Dr. Mark Molitch will discuss the importance of treating diabetes, what those treatments are, and how you can live a long, healthy life with diabetes. You will also hear from his patient, Sally, a diabetic that is managing her condition well.
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Mark Molitch, M.D.
Endocrinologist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Dr. Molitch is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is also a Professor of Medicine-Endocrinology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. His specialties include pathogenesis and treatment of pituitary tumors as well as the treatment of diabetic complications. Before earning his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Molitch completed a fellowship with the University...
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Sally Bleeks,
Living Well as a Diabetic
Sally Bleeks is 62-years-old and recently retired. In 1990 she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes through a routine physical, having no symptoms. At the time, it was a shocking diagnosis. Fortunately for Sally, she enjoys exercise. She manages her diabetes through her diet, exercise, frequent monitoring of her blood sugar, and, of course, a close partnership with her endocrinologist,...
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