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Type 2 Diabetes: Remission? Part 1 Possibilities and Implications

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  • Dr. Daniel D. Zimmerman
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This video was developed in conjunction with actuview, the first permanent international media platform for actuaries (www.actuview.com). actuview content reflects contributions from actuarial institutions, corporate partners and industry professionals. RGA is actuview’s sponsoring partner.

In part one of a two-part series, Dr. Daniel Zimmerman, RGA Senior Vice President and Head of Global Medical, provides a deep dive into the reversibility and possible cure of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Explore the background and natural history of Type 2 DM, evaluate definitions or remission, and examine recent research and outcomes. 

See also:  Type 2 Diabetes: Remission? Part 2: Interventions and Guidance and
Metabolic U-Turn: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Remission and the Implications of a Turn in the Right Direction

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Dr. Daniel D. Zimmerman
Senior Vice President, Chief Science Advisor