January 20, 2026

Type 2 Diabetes & Metformin | OSCE Counselling for Clinical Exams

In this Osce Talk episode, we show you exactly how to counsel a patient with type 2 diabetes, followed by a clear, OSCE-ready explanation of metformin.This episode is designed for OSCEs and clinical exams, using simple language, logical structure, and the key points examiners expect.We cover:How to explain type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance to patientsShort- and long-term complications (heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves)Lifestyle management and monitoringMetformin counselling: action, dosing, side effects, sick-day rulesWhat to monitor (HbA1c, renal function)Common OSCE pitfalls and scoring pointsPerfect for medical students, OSCE revision, finals, and early foundation training.

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