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Tom A. Elasy , M.D., M.P.H.

DRTC - Vanderbilt University, Director, Prevention and Control Core
DRTC Vanderbilt Prevention & Control Core
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Diabetes is ever present. Everyone has a family member who is touched by this disease. Recent estimates are that a child born this century has a 1 in 3 chance of developing diabetes during his/her lifetime - and that is a conservative estimate.

However, diabetes is not uniform, either in its type or management. It can be caused by different factors. That's why an individualized treatment plan is important.

Dr Elasy, Medical Director of the Vanderbilt Eskind Diabetes Center, explains just how diverse this condition is and how important it is to tailor care for each patient. Dr. Elasy draws on both his clinical experience as well as his national and international connection to ongoing research.
In addition, Dr. Elasy will comment on upcoming advances that may improve the lives of those that have diabetes.

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