Endocrine Abstracts

Over the last 20 years, the phenomenon of type 2 diabetes in childhood has been increasingly recognised. National Audit data shows that in the UK there remains a relatively low prevalence of childhood type 2 diabetes, whilst the incidence has increased sharply in other parts of the world.

This presentation aims to cover the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes, its presentation, investigation, diagnosis and management, with a discussion of some of the newer treatments available. Long-term outcome data is now emerging and demonstrates a high risk of complications and comorbidities.