Young, Black, and Type 2
Diabetes Health Matters with Dr Joan St John
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Type 2 diabetes in young adults is rising, yet many people are still told they are “too young” to develop the condition.
In this Diabetes Health Matters event, Dr Joan St John is joined by Dr Victor Oguntolu to explore the realities of early onset Type 2 diabetes, why diagnosis before the age of 40 carries greater health risks, and what clinicians, families and communities need to recognise earlier. The discussion will cover the signs of Type 2 diabetes that are often missed at a young age, the impact on people of Black, African and African-Caribbean heritage, and the social and cultural factors that can affect diagnosis, treatment and long-term care.
In this session, we look at the latest NICE guidance, new approaches to treatment and remission, and why tailored support matters for younger people living with type 2 diabetes.
Whether you work in healthcare, live with diabetes yourself, or support someone who does, this webinar will leave you better informed about the challenges young people face and the changes needed to improve outcomes.
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.
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Dr Joan St John
GPwER Diabetes, Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
Dr Joan St John is a General Practitioner (GP) with special interest in diabetes, and is currently working as GP Clinical lead in Diabetes for an area of North-West London, UK. She also works as part of the multi-disciplinary award-winning Brent Integrated Diabetes Service. Summary
Victor Oguntolu
Consultant Endocrinology & Diabetes, Clinical Director for Specialist Medicine, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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Further information
With ‘Diabetes Health Matters’, Dr Joan St John shares her lifetime experience caring for people from many different backgrounds and origins to tackle the hottest topics encountered through her practice. Dr St John brings together people with lived experience, healthcare professionals and other experts for a series of meetings focused particularly on African and Caribbean health. But the information you will hear about is universal and can be used by anyone.
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