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Last talk: Dr Tahseen Chowdhury @NHSBartsHealth about new diabetes therapies. #AGMConfUK
Diabetes worldwide 400 million and rising. Linear increase in the UK. 1:4 hospital inpatients have diabetes. Main problem is the numerous forms of end-organ diabetes damage. Independently associated with some cancer. #AGMConfUK
Diabetes causes relentless vascular injury ("small cuts").
Genetic/ethnic factors but also social deprivation are associated with DM2 risk. Societal cost >1 billion for treatment and DM complications.
Every cigarette is worth five in DM2. #AGMConfUK
Genetic/ethnic factors but also social deprivation are associated with DM2 risk. Societal cost >1 billion for treatment and DM complications.
Every cigarette is worth five in DM2. #AGMConfUK
