Type 2 Diabetes in Young Adults: A management guide for GPs
Type 2 diabetes is increasing among young adults, who are at higher risk of early complications and mortality and require a nuanced approach to management. Clinicians can be guided by recommendations from the recently published Australian consensus statement on the management of type 2 diabetes in young adults, which highlights areas where management might differ from that of older adults. GPs play an important role in identifying type 2 diabetes in young adults and are encouraged to facilitate access to endocrinologists and specialised multidisciplinary care teams where available. GPs are pivotal in providing support and education, particularly with respect to pregnancy, contraception and psychological health, and in providing continuity of care, especially during transition periods.
Modern Medicine – Issue 1 2023
