In AMI Today's feature interview, guests Dr. Meghann Lloyd & Gail Hamamoto join host Jacob Shymanski to discuss recent research revealing that participation in Special Olympics reduces the rate for developing diabetes in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities 

Dr. Meghann Lloyd is a Professor for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University.

Gail Hamamoto is the Chief Executive Officer for Special Olympics Canada.

Highlights:

• Feature Interview Intro (00:00)
• Introducing Dr. Meghann Lloyd, Professor for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University & Gail Hamamoto, Chief Executive Officer for Special Olympics Canada (00:45)
• Discussion of Research Showing Significantly Lower Risk of Diabetes Among Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Who Participate in Special Olympics (01:29)
• Show Close (27:12)

Links:

Special Olympics Canada Website

Research Article - "Participation in Special Olympics reduces the rate for developing diabetes in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities"

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