Type 2 diabetes: beyond the basics

Everyone with Type 2 diabetes is overweight. Or are they? In this event we’re looking beyond the basics of Type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes can sometimes present in ways that don’t fit the typical criteria, so how can we identify what type of diabetes a person has to ensure an accurate diagnosis? Join Dr Joan St John and Dr Jean Claude-Katte for a free expert session where we will look beyond the basics of Type 2 diabetes.

Disclaimer: Eli Lilly and Company and A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL have provided sponsorship to Diabetes Africa to support the costs of running the ‘Diabetes Health Matters’ event series, and have not had any input into the programme, content or selection of speakers.

00:00 - Introduction
02:34 - Can misdiagnosis occur?
04:10 - Previous episode on Type 1 diabetes
04:38 - What is the different profiles of Type 1 diabetes?
06:20 - Type 2 diabetes worldwide
07:48 - The ways in which Type 2 diabetes is developed
11:00 - What are the risk factors for Type 2 diabetes?
13:25 - What is ketosis prone diabetes?
21:37 - What is lean Type 2 diabetes?
25:27 - Type 2 diabetes in young people
32:06 - Audience Q&A