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May 26

Gut Health

The GLP-1 Clinical Framework: Integrating Nutrition into Metabolic Care

Wed 20th May 2026, 04:30pm
Medical Society London.

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GLP-1 therapies are reshaping metabolic care at unprecedented speed — but alongside the headlines, clinicians are left navigating complex questions around long-term outcomes, sustainability, nutrition, and patient dependency.

This thought-leadership evening brings healthcare professionals together to explore how GLP-1s fit into modern metabolic care — without losing sight of physiology, behaviour, and long-term health.

We are delighted to welcome Dr David Unwin as our keynote speaker — a GP, internationally recognised educator, and one of the most trusted clinical voices in metabolic health. Known for his measured, evidence-led approach, Dr Unwin will explore how GLP-1 therapies can be used thoughtfully and responsibly, alongside nutrition-first strategies that protect metabolic resilience, muscle mass, and patient autonomy.

Rather than positioning GLP-1s as a silver bullet — or dismissing them outright — this keynote will challenge clinicians to think critically, ethically, and systemically about where these therapies belong in practice.

Keynote Speaker

Dr David Unwin
GP | International Leader in Metabolic Health

Dr Unwin is widely recognised for his balanced, evidence-based approach to metabolic care. In this keynote, he will explore where GLP-1 therapies sit within modern clinical practice, how nutrition remains foundational, and what sustainable metabolic care looks like beyond short-term interventions.

Spotlight Speakers 

Session 1:Redefining GLP-1 for Women’s Health: Clinical Immuno-Endocrine Applications in Gynaecology

Lorna Driver-Davies :Clinical Nutritionist | Wild Nutrition

Lorna will forward the compelling concept of the future of immuno-gynaecology, positioning GLP-1 as a sophisticated immunomodulatory tool and hormone modulator with profound implications for women’s health. Beyond glycemic control and weight management, GLP-1 interrupts the cycle of chronic, low-grade inflammation and reduces pro-inflammatory adipokines to offer targeted clinical benefits across gynaecological diseases, conditions, and lifestages. This presentation explores how the systemic regulatory effects of GLP-1 redefine its role from a simple metabolic aid to a crucial intervention for the complex female immune and endocrine landscape.

Session 2: Inside the GLP-1 Gut: What Stool Testing Reveals About Gastrointestinal Function and Microbial Shifts

Christine Bailey: Award-Winning Performance Nutritionist  | Doctor’s Data

In this presentation, Christine explores how GLP-1 therapies reshape gastrointestinal physiology, positioning the gut as a key site of both therapeutic effect and emerging clinical complexity. Moving beyond glycaemic control, she examines the impact of GLP-1 on gastric emptying, migrating motor complex activity, bile flow and gut barrier function — alongside the nuanced shifts observed in microbial ecology.

Drawing on insights from the GI360 stool test, Christine highlights the patterns practitioners are beginning to see in clinical practice, including changes in butyrate production, Akkermansia abundance and microbial diversity. Through a case-based lens, she will outline the key markers to assess, what they may indicate in the context of GLP-1 use, and why functional testing is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in understanding individual responses.

Session 3 : Restoring Gut Function on GLP-1: Clinical Strategies to Support Motility, Barrier Integrity and Digestive Resilience

Lesley Harper : Registered Nutritional Therapist | Invivo

In this presentation, Lesley builds on emerging insights into GLP-1-induced gastrointestinal changes, focusing on how practitioners can respond effectively in clinical practice. Moving beyond mechanism, she explores targeted nutritional and supplemental strategies to support gastric motility, optimise bile flow and restore gut barrier integrity in clients using GLP-1 therapies.

Addressing common clinical presentations, this session will highlight key nutritional considerations, potential deficiencies and practical interventions to mitigate digestive disruption and support long-term gastrointestinal resilience. Designed for clinicians, it provides a clear framework for translating gut-related findings into personalised, actionable support strategies.

Panel Discussion

Following the keynote, short talks and a Panel Discussion will broaden the conversation by examining:

  • Alternatives and adjuncts to GLP-1 therapies
  • Nutrition-first approaches to metabolic health
  • Long-term sustainability and patient independence
  • Practical considerations clinicians face in real-world practice

Audience Q&A will be included.

The evening will then open into an expert panel discussion, bringing together diverse clinical perspectives to explore alternatives, adjuncts, and nutrition-led strategies that support metabolic health beyond pharmacology alone. Together, we’ll examine what sustainable metabolic care really looks like — and how practitioners can design pathways that serve patients long after the prescription ends.

This is not a debate for headlines.
It’s a clinical conversation for clinicians and practitioners shaping the future of metabolic care.

Speakers

Dr. David Unwin

Award-winning GP known for pioneering the Low Carb Diet

Dr David Unwin is an award-winning GP known for pioneering the low-carb approach in the UK. He is the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) national champion for collaborative care and support planning in obesity and diabetes. He also won the NHS Innovator of the Year Award 2016 for his research into diet and lifestyle interventions. He has worked at Norwood Surgery in Southport since 1986 as a family doctor. To date, he has helped 141 patients achieve drug free, type 2 diabetes remission (achieving a remission rate of 51 per cent).

Lorna Driver-Davies

Clinical Nutritional Therapist

Lorna Driver-Davies' 15 years clinical specialism is in women’s gynaecological and hormone nutrition, functional medicine and naturopathy. With a specific interest in immunological endocrinology. Her work has been recognised through her writing, lecturing, contributions to evidence-based peer-reviewed textbooks on female health, and she regularly mentors other nutrition practitioners as well as medics. She has particular expertise in endometriosis, perimenopause, menstrual cycle irregularities and female metabolic health. She is a regular speaker for surgeons and specialist nurses for the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) and attends (sits in) live gynaecological theatre (surgeries), furthering her passion for gynaecological anatomy, physiology and disease pictures. Lorna is also Head of Practitioner Education for Wild Nutrition.   https://www.wildnutrition.com/  https://www.lornadriverdavies.com/  

Christine Bailey

Registered Performance Nutritionist

Christine Bailey is an award-winning Registered Performance Nutritionist, Breathwork Practitioner, and author with over 20 years of experience in nutrition, supplements, and health. She is one of the few nutritionists to receive two Catey Awards within two years for her work in mental health and corporate wellbeing. Christine is trained in Functional Nutrition through the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Institute of Performance Nutrition (IOPN) and works across public and corporate sectors. She leads Nutrition Education at Metagenics UK, speaks at national and international nutrition conferences, and lectures in food, nutrition, and functional medicine. Christine has authored over 14 books, including Five Weeks to Gut Health, The Brain Boost Diet, and The Personalised Nutrition Guide to Menopause, and regularly contributes to national health and fitness magazines

Lesley Harper

Lesley is a member of the Clinical Education team at Invivo Healthcare and a BANT and CNHC registered Nutritional Therapist. Following an earlier career in engineering, personal health challenges led her to explore nutritional therapy as a means of supporting her own wellbeing. Experiencing significant benefit, Lesley was inspired to retrain and pursue a career in nutritional therapy, with a focus on advancing clinical practice and education.