Diabetology
Diabetology
Diabetes is one of the most common life style disorder in India, and its numbers are constantly on the rise. The Department of Diabetology consists of experienced doctors and world class technology for tests and diagnosis. Treatment is customized for each patient from their very first visit. We aspire to be a single point of service for diagnostic evaluation, clinical care (for diabetes) and the other effects brought about by diabetes, such as cataract, etc. The Departments of Diabetology, works along with other departments, especially the surgical departments, which keep a constant monitoring of critical cases that undergo surgeries. We also offer treatments related to Chronic Diabetes disease types 1 & 2, and Gestational diabetes.
Diabetic Symptoms
The following are the common symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes,
- Frequent Hunger
- Frequent Thirst
- Frequent Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Fatigue
- Blurred Vision
- Irritability
- Slow Healing Sores
- Weight Loss
Common Diabetic Complications
Diabetic complications develop gradually and the risk increases with less controlled blood sugar levels. Few of the common complications are,
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Eye Damage
- Foot Damage
- Hearing Damage
- Kidney Damage
- Nerve Damage
- Skin Infections
Diabetic Services
KVT Hospitals offers the following Diabetic Services.
- Pre-Diabetes Care
- Preventive Cardiology
- Preventive Nephrology
- Diabetes for Pregnancy
- Pediatric Diabetology
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Eye Care
- Diabetes for Obesity
- Diabetes and Oral Healthcare
- Amputation
- Customized Diet Plan and Fitness Plan
Diabetology Consultant
M.B.B.S, PG Dip Diab (UK), C.Diab. (AUST)
Diabetologist
Monday to Saturday 1.30 pm to 3:00 pm
Diabetology - Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Diabetes Mellitus is a condition in which the patient’s blood sugar level is permanently elevated.
Yes, we can prevent or control Diabetics by eating healthy food, exercise regularly and by maintaining a healthy life style.
Exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown but the insulin producing cells in the pancreas is destroyed. The pancreas produces little or no insulin.
In type 2 diabetes the body cells becomes resistant to insulin and pancreas produces more insulin and sugar increases in the blood.
During pregnancy, the placenta produces hormones to sustain pregnancy and these hormones make body cells resistant to insulin which causes gestational diabetes.
Diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular issues like Angina, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack, Narrowing of Arteries, High Blood Pressure and Stroke.
Diabetes can cause Diabetic Retinopathy in which the retina is affected, can also cause glaucoma and cataract.
Diabetes can damage the filtering system in kidney which can lead to kidney failure which may require dialysis.
Diabetes can damage the blood vessels in the nerves which can cause numbness, burning sensation and can cause loosing senses in the affected limbs.
Due to poor blood flow the feet could be affected and can cause infections in the feet.