Prof Merlin Thomas
Biography
Dr Merlin Thomas MBChB, PhD, FRACP is a Professor of Medicine at Monash University, Melbourne. Professor Thomas is both a physician and a research scientist. He has published over 300 articles in many of the world’s leading medical journals, as well as several books including The Longevity List and Fast Living, Slow Ageing. He is internationally recognized as a speaker, opinion-leader, teacher and medical storyteller. His research focuses on discovering new ways to prevent and treat the complications of diabetes.
Resources

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Interviews
The Clinical Takeaway: T2D and the foot
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 12 August 2021

Podcasts |
Interviews
The Clinical Takeaway: T2D and the Kidney
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 23 July 2021

Monographs
SGLT2 and DPP4 Inhibition: An Ideal Combination
This article discusses the evidence for the combination use of SGLT2 inhibitors and DPP4 inhibitors, in addition to ... View more
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 10 March 2020
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Monographs
DPP-4 Inhibitors: Similarities and Differences
This article discusses the evidence for the use of DPP-4 inhibitors, in addition to standard care, in the ... View more
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 26 August 2019
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Monographs
DPP-4 Inhibition: Playing the Long Game in Type 2 Diabetes
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 14 August 2019
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Monographs
Combining SGLT2 and DPP-4 Inhibition in Type 2 Diabetes
This article discusses the evidence for using a combination of SGLT2 inhibitors & DPP-4 inhibitors in addition to ... View more
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 09 January 2019
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Monographs
Diabetes in the Older Adult
This article discusses the complications and considerations associated with managing older patients with type 2 diabetes and the ... View more
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 13 December 2018
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Monographs
Controlling Glucose in Patients with Renal Impairment
This article discusses common co-morbidities of type 2 diabetes and poor kidney function, and how optimal management must ... View more
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 04 December 2018
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Monographs
Managing Diabetes in Patients with Liver Disease
This article discusses how to assess abnormal liver function in a patient with type 2 diabetes, and the ... View more
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 04 December 2018
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Videos |
Interviews
Control of Diabetes
Interview with Prof Merlin Thomas, 2017 View more
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 23 March 2018

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Interviews
Medications and Diabetes
Interview with Prof Merlin Thomas, 2017 View more
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 23 March 2018

Videos |
Lectures
Why is Earlier and More Aggressive Treatment of T2 Diabetes Better?
Presented by Prof Merlin Thomas, The General Practice Education Day, 2017 View more
Prof Merlin Thomas | Created on 26 August 2017
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