Priorities in the management of type 2 diabetes: Past, present and future Sir George Alberti, MD Diabetes UK Chairman Newcastle, United Kingdom Cardio Diabetes Master Class European chapter Munich, Germany May 6-8, 2011 Slide lecture prepared and held by: Presentation topic
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The concept of Diabetes & CV risk: A lifetime risk challenge
Cardio Diabetes Master Class European chapter Munich, Germany May 6-8, 2011. The concept of Diabetes & CV risk: A lifetime risk challenge. Presentation topic. Priorities in the management of type 2 diabetes: Past, present and future. Slide lecture prepared and held by:. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The concept of Diabetes & CV risk:A lifetime risk challenge
Priorities in the management of type 2 diabetes:
Past, present and future
Sir George Alberti, MDDiabetes UK ChairmanNewcastle, United Kingdom
“Diabetes mellitus … manifests itself in two principle clinical forms (a) acute and (b) chronic. Acute diabetes usually occurs in persons under 40 years of age … in children and young adults. Chronic diabetes … occurs as a rule in elderly people … and often in those who are … decidedly obese.
Saundby, 1907
GROWING RATES OF DIABETES WORLDWIDE
• 30 million people in 1985• 100 million in 1994• 200 million in 2003• 380 million by 2025• 3.8 million deaths per year
Global projections for the diabetes epidemic: 2007-2025 (millions)