Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update Part 1

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Participants

• Dr Lisa Devine - National Clinical Lead for Diabetes, Irish College of GPs and HSE
• Dr John Maher - Host

Summary

In this first episode in a two-part series, Dr John Maher is joined by Dr. Lisa Devine to discuss Type 2 Diabetes in General Practice. Our conversation follows the recent launch of The Irish College of GPs “Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update” published in November 2025 and available from this link on the College website.

This first part covers topics including:

• Recent changes in approach to T2DM Management;
• Focused Screening and making the diagnosis;
• Management of Pre-diabetes;
• Non pharmacological management strategies for T2DM.

Part 2 of this conversation is also available now in the show feed of your podcast player, with topics including:

• Pharmacological interventions, with a focus on individualising therapies;
• Managing other CV risk factors in T2DM;
• Potential Complications;
• Audit opportunities.

Links

• Irish College of GPs Website
• Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update (Irish College of GPs, November 2025)
• HSE Patient Information Guide on Diabetes Prevention
• Diabetes Management in General Practice: Interactive Online Module (Irish College of GPs, May 2024)
• Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Primary Care (Irish College of GPs, 2020)
• Chronic Kidney Disease in General Practice QRG (Irish College of GPs, February 2024)

Disclaimer
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The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Irish College of GPs.

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