In this episode we discuss type 2 diabetes, how it is diagnosed? What are the complications? What is the prevalence? Just to name a few questions. In our opinion, the severity of diabetes has been diluted, could this be to the high rate of diagnosis in the UK? Nevertheless, we want to emphasise the complications associated with poor diabetic control and if you tune in to next week, we will discuss the current management protocol.

You can skip to the relevant sections if needed:

(00:00-05:05) - Introduction

(05:06-07:05) - Prevalence

(07:06-12:36) - Background

(12:37-19:20) - Causes/Risk Factors

(19:21-20:54) - Prognosis

(20:55-27:48) - Complications

(27:49-30:35) - Symptoms

(30:36-34:20) - Diagnosis

(34:21-36:32) - Final Thoughts

We used the following websites, which provide a wealth of information, so please review these for further guidance:
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/about-the-charity/our-strategy/statistics?gad_source=1
https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1449#:~:text=What%20causes%20type%202%20diabetes,a%20decade%20(fig%201).

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As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!