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Diabetology
aims to provide the best possible patient care by
incorporating the latest therapeutic advances for the
prevention and management of Diabetes.
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder wherein the human body stops
producing or fails to properly utilise insulin, a hormone
that is required to convert sugar, starches, and other food
into energy. Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by constant
high levels of blood glucose (sugar).
The effects of diabetes mellitus include long-term damage,
dysfunction and failure of various organs. Diabetes can lead
to serious complications and premature death, but
appropriate evaluation, guidance and precaution taken in
time can be of immense help to control the disease and lower
the risk of complications.
In this area of clinical science, our services include
diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Apart from regulating
medication (e.g. insulin) dosage and timing, we are equipped
with excellent facility to deal with the potential
consequences of diabetes, e.g. retinopathy, nephropathy and
peripheral neuropathy and many other associated diseases.
Complications of Diabetes are dealt within the hospital in
association with the Endocrinologist and associated specialities. Examples include : diabetic renal disease,
diabetic eye disease, management of obesity, diabetic
neuropathy (diabetes affecting the nerves).
Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy)
is on the rise. Hence, our Endocrinologists in consultation
with our obstetricians and Dietary Specialists attend to
these patients with the aim of providing a positive outcome for
mother and child.
The Department consists of a team of
well trained and committed Specialists working
relentlessly to provide the best possible protocol based
guidance to address conditions such as :-
Glucose Assessment & Control
Assessment of Complications and Associated Conditions
Childhood Diabetes
Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Gestational Diabetes
Obesity in Diabetes
Weight reduction in Diabetes
Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetes with Hypertension
Diabetic Foot
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dietary Guidance (Patient Education & Counseling Services)
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