GP Education: The Big Issue

Diabetes update, weight loss surgery, preoperative assessment, post-operative satisfaction and short and long-term outcomes.

Presentations and discussion groups:

• Diabetes management in 2021 – Endocrinologist Dr Sofia Velosa
• Should Metabolic Surgery be primary treatment for Diabetes? – General and Bariatric Surgeon Dr James Askew
• Preoperative assessment and education – General and Bariatric Surgeon Dr Benedict Mackay
• Post-surgery – patient management and support, short and long-term outcomes – General and Bariatric Surgeon Dr Garth McLeod

Learning outcomes:

• Identify latest options in managing diabetes, how and when to introduce them
• Describe the role of weight loss surgery in the management of diabetes
• Outline the preoperative assessment required for someone considering weight loss surgery
• Describe short and long term outcomes post weight loss surgery and ongoing patient support and management