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Prof Merlin Thomas

Clinician Scientist; Program Leader, Department of Diabetes, Monash University
Professor Merlin Thomas is a clinician scientist and program leader in the Department of Diabetes at Monash University. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Medicine Science and Founder of RAGE Biotech. His research program is focused on understanding the mechanisms of diabetic complications and developing new opportunities for their prevention and treatment.

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The aim of the game in managing patients with T2DM is to keep them out of hospital; diabetic foot complications are a common and recurrent reason for patients to be admitted to hospitals

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CKD is a marker of poor prognosis and if present, we must work hard to prevent adverse outcomes… now is the time for SGLT2i, statins, ace inhibitors, and arbs

This article discusses common co-morbidities of type 2 diabetes and poor kidney function, and how optimal management must account for the mutual effects of one condition on the other.

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This article discusses how to assess abnormal liver function in a patient with type 2 diabetes, and the importance of managing this condition to improve long-term health outcomes.

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This article discusses the complications and considerations associated with managing older patients with type 2 diabetes and the need for an individualised approach.

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This article discusses the evidence for using a combination of SGLT2 inhibitors & DPP-4 inhibitors in addition to standard care for the management of type 2 diabetes and its complications.

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This article discusses the evidence for the use of DPP-4 inhibitors, in addition to standard care, in the management of type 2 diabetes.

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This article discusses the evidence for the use of DPP-4 inhibitors, in addition to standard care, in the management of type 2 diabetes.

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This article discusses the evidence for the combination use of SGLT2 inhibitors and DPP4 inhibitors, in addition to standard care, in the management of type 2 diabetes.

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CKD is a marker of poor prognosis and if present, we must work hard to prevent adverse outcomes… now is the time for SGLT2i, statins, ace inhibitors, and arbs

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The aim of the game in managing patients with T2DM is to keep them out of hospital; diabetic foot complications are a common and recurrent reason for patients to be admitted to hospitals

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