Our current model of diabetes management acts quite far downstream in the pathophysiology of diabetes. Consequently it can be insufficient in preventing diabetic complications. Conversely, tackling the upstream drivers and mediators of diabetes allows us to demand less dramatic behaviour shifts in our patients, whilst simultaneously delivering improved diabetes outcomes.

Learning outcomes:

• Learn the role of chronic inflammation, epigenetics and the microbiome in the etiology and management of type 2 diabetes
• How to prioritise lifestyle interventions for type 2 diabetics