Dr David Cavan

Dr David Cavan is an internationally renowned physician specialising in the prevention, management and reversal of type 2 diabetes, weight management and the intensive management of type 1 diabetes, including advanced technology. His knowledge and experience in this field spans over 25 years as a Consultant Endocrinologist at the Bournemouth and Poole Diabetes Centres, which are now part of University Hospitals Dorset. Additionally, he gained international recognition as Director of Policy and Programmes from 2013 to 2016 at the International Diabetes Federation, a global federation representing over 240 national diabetes associations. He currently works part time at University Hospitals Dorset as well as at the London Diabetes Centre. He also oversees diabetes projects in a number of other countries, which has broadened his knowledge and expertise. As an endocrinologist with a focus on metabolic health, he believes in providing person-centered care, working collaboratively with his patients to find the best approach for managing their condition after reviewing all options together. He favours an approach that includes lifestyle management alngside medications as appropriate. Whether you have an ambition to achieve remission of type 2 diabetes, to lose weight or to stabilise glucose levels in type 1 diabetes, he will work with you to help you achieve your goal. To support patients and healthcare professionals in managing diabetes, he has also contributed to the development of various education programmes and authored constructive, easily accessible books for people with diabetes and obesity. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Management of all aspects of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and prediabetes • Insulin pump and hybrid closed loop management of type 1 diabetes • Remission of type 2 diabetes • Weight management, using weight-loss injections if required as part of a hoilstic lifestyle programme • All tests related to diabetes He is available for consultations in London and Bournemouth. Remote video consultations are also available.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2011–2017
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona

2. 2017–2021
   Residency · Endocrinology & Diabetes

   Universitat de València

1. 2021-09–2022-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Endocrinology & Diabetes

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 13 · i10: 9

Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology & Diabetes

   Dr David Cavan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.1796/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 77

2. Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology & Diabetes across

   Dr David Cavan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.8894/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 63

3. Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology & Diabetes

   Dr David Cavan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.9295/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 9

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