Millions of Australians have or are on their way to developing type 2 diabetes. Ophthalmologist and 2020 Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke say part of it is due to the lack of a sugar tax and an outdated health system.

Dr Muecke joins John Stanley to discuss possible improvements for the system and how lifestyle changes could weaken or reverse type 2 diabetes.

<p>Millions of Australians have or are on their way to developing type 2 diabetes. Ophthalmologist and 2020 Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke say part of it is due to the lack of a sugar tax and an outdated health system.</p>
<p>Dr Muecke joins John Stanley to discuss possible improvements for the system and how lifestyle changes could weaken or reverse type 2 diabetes.</p>

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