Conditions We Treat – Diabetes Management

• Type 1 Diabetes: Autoimmune condition typically diagnosed in childhood or adolescence that requires lifelong insulin therapy.
• Type 2 Diabetes: The most common form, often associated with obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and family history. Our experts offer a mix of medication, diet plans, and lifestyle coaching for effective control.
• Pre-Diabetes: Early intervention for individuals at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, helping prevent disease progression through guided lifestyle changes.
• Gestational Diabetes: Blood sugar elevation during pregnancy can lead to complications for mother and baby. Our team ensures safe monitoring and management during and after pregnancy.
• Diabetes in Children and Adolescents: Child-friendly diabetes education, insulin planning, and psychological support for younger patients.
• Diabetes with Coexisting Conditions: Management of diabetic neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy, foot ulcers, cardiovascular risks, and other complications.

Services We Offer – Diabetes Management

• Blood Sugar Monitoring: Fasting and postprandial sugar tests, HbA1c (Glycated hemoglobin) tests, Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), Flash glucose monitoring
• Personalized Treatment Plans: Based on individual risk profiles, lifestyle, and other medical conditions, treatment may include: Oral anti-diabetic drugs, Insulin therapy, Combination therapy, Injectable non-insulin medications
• Diabetic Foot Clinic: Prevention, early detection, and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, infections, and neuropathy, including foot screening, wound care, podiatric consultation, and specialized footwear guidance
• Diet & Lifestyle Counseling: Our dieticians provide nutrition plans that consider caloric needs, preferences, and sugar control goals, including meal planning, carb counting education, weight loss support, and physical activity recommendations
• Diabetes Education: Patients and caregivers receive one-on-one training on glucometer usage, insulin administration, recognizing signs of hypo/hyperglycemia, and sick day management

Diabetes Complications We Help Prevent

• Cardiovascular Disease: High sugar levels can lead to heart attacks and stroke. Regular heart check-ups and lipid control are integral parts of our protocol.
• Kidney Damage (Nephropathy): Early detection and management to prevent the progression to end-stage renal disease.
• Nerve Damage (Neuropathy): We screen for and treat symptoms like numbness, burning, and pain in hands and feet.
• Eye Damage (Retinopathy): Annual eye exams to detect changes in vision or early damage to blood vessels in the eye.
• Foot Problems: Ulcers, infections, and poor circulation are addressed by our Diabetic Foot Clinic in Tambaram.

Specialized Diabetes Clinics

• Young-Onset Diabetes Clinic: Supportive care for children and adolescents diagnosed with Type 1 or early-onset Type 2 diabetes.
• Geriatric Diabetes Clinic: Specialized care for elderly patients with multiple comorbidities and medication sensitivities.
• Women’s Diabetes Clinic: Management of gestational diabetes, PCOS-related insulin resistance, and menopausal diabetes risk.

Advanced Technologies

• Digital glucometers and CGMs
• HbA1c analyzers
• Retinal screening tools
• Doppler for diabetic foot screening
• Insulin pen and pump support