Weekly Dose Podcast: Global Diabetes Gaps, Declining Salt Substitute Use, Flu Vaccine Safety, Vaginal Estradiol, and Preconception CT Risks

In this episode of the Weekly Dose Podcast by Patient Care Online, we review key clinical updates for primary care professionals. Topics include global disparities in diabetes diagnosis and control, the underuse of salt substitutes for hypertension prevention, and new vaccine research showing high-dose flu shots are safe for older adults. The episode also covers women’s health studies on the safety of vaginal estradiol after stroke and potential reproductive risks linked to preconception CT scans. The roundup emphasizes prevention, detection, and safe management across primary care.