DIABETOLOGY
Specialized care for diabetes prevention, treatment, and long-term wellness.
Department of Diabetology
Diabetology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diabetes and related metabolic disorders. Diabetologists assess blood glucose levels and overall metabolic health to accurately diagnose and monitor conditions through comprehensive evaluations. Treatment plans are individualized and may include lifestyle modifications, medication, and insulin therapy. Our diabetology team manages a wide range of conditions, including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, prediabetes, and associated complications such as neuropathy, nephropathy, and cardiovascular risks.
Diabetology
Diabetology is a specialised branch of medicine that mainly focuses on diagnosing and treating diabetes mellitus. This is one of the major specialties that is currently growing due to the increased prevalence of diabetes in our country. India is often called the diabetic capital of the world, and Indians are at a higher risk of developing diabetes.
Types of Diabetes:
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (adult-onset)
- Type 3 Diabetes Mellitus (a rare condition)
- Gestational Diabetes
Diabetic Care
Diabetes being a metabolic disorder that affects almost every organ in the body. Our diabetologists provide Comprehensive Diabetes Management ranging from early prevention as well as management of complications in high-risk patients. Based on each patient’s profile, customized treatment plans are created that may include insulin therapy, oral medications, or nutrition and lifestyle changes. Our holistic approach is designed to offer effective solutions to patients dealing with diabetes.Special care is taken to manage the disorder in a holistic way
Care for Expecting Mothers
Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect both the expecting mother and the foetus.We closely monitor for gestational diabetes developing during pregnancy to ensure the health of the mother and child.
Treatment for gestational diabetes includes:
- Lifestyle changes
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Medication, if necessary
Services
- Screening for early detection of diabetes
- Guideline to preventive lifestyle modifications
- SMBG (Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose) guidance
- Training on the use of disposable needles and syringes
- Education on self-administration of insulin
- Guidance on recognizing, managing, and preventing hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
- Long-term monitoring and complication prevention
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. G. S. Vijayalakshmi
MBBS, F. Diab, DFH
Clinical Diabetology
Expert diabetes care for healthy and balanced living.
Personalized diabetes management focused on long-term
control and prevention of complications.