Diabetes hospital in Madurai
Diabetes institute at Devadoss Multi-Speciality Hospital, a team consisting of a fully qualified Physician
Best Diabetologist in Madurai, dietician, diabetic care nurse, foot care surgeon, Ophthalmologist work together to provide wholesome ambulatory care and educate the patients. Our emphasis is to drive home the importance of diet and lifestyle modification in the control of diabetes.devadoss The
diabetes hospital in Madurai strives for excellence in all aspects of diabetes care, making it the preferred choice for those seeking comprehensive and specialized treatment for diabetes in the region.
Diabetology is a field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to properly process glucose, the sugar that is used for energy. People with diabetes must carefully monitor their blood glucose levels and take steps to keep them in a normal range. Without careful management, diabetes can lead to serious health complications, including heart disease, kidney failure, stroke, and blindness.With a patient-centric focus, the Devadoss diabetes hospital in Madurai provides compassionate care, ensuring that patients receive individualized attention and support throughout their diabetes journey.
Insulin pump therapy can provide better control over blood sugar levels, allowing users to stay more active and eat more freely.
Diabetology is a field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to properly process glucose, the sugar that is used for energy. People with diabetes must carefully monitor their blood glucose levels and take steps to keep them in a normal range. Without careful management, diabetes can lead to serious health complications, including heart disease, kidney failure, stroke, and blindness.With a patient-centric focus, the Devadoss diabetes hospital in Madurai provides compassionate care, ensuring that patients receive individualized attention and support throughout their diabetes journey.
Insulin pump therapy can provide better control over blood sugar levels, allowing users to stay more active and eat more freely.
Treatments
Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy
Using insulin injections or an insulin pump to regulate blood sugar levels in people with type 1 or advanced type 2 diabetes.
Oral medications
Oral medications
Prescription drugs that can help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, often used in combination with diet and exercise.
Lifestyle changes
Lifestyle changes
Making changes to diet and exercise habits to manage blood sugar levels, including monitoring carbohydrate intake, increasing physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight.
Blood sugar monitoring
Blood sugar monitoring
Checking blood sugar levels regularly to help manage diabetes and adjust treatment as needed.
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
Using a device that provides real-time readings of blood sugar levels throughout the day, helping to identify patterns and adjust treatment accordingly.
Nutritional counseling
Nutritional counseling
Meeting with a dietitian to create a personalized meal plan to help manage blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy weight.
Diabetes education
Diabetes education
Learning about diabetes management, self-care, and prevention strategies through group classes or individual counseling sessions.
Bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery
A weight loss surgery that can help improve blood sugar levels in people with obesity-related type 2 diabetes.
Pancreas Transplant
Pancreas Transplant
A pancreas transplant may be an option for people with type 1 diabetes who have severe complications.
Facilities
We have established lots of services to monitor the various biochemical parameters and keep a close watch on the health of the diabetic. Our institute offers state of the art blood glucose monitoring in the form of CGMS – Continuous glucose monitoring system.Biochemical parameters for diabetology include blood glucose levels, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), cholesterol, triglycerides, creatinine, and albumin. Other tests may also be used to evaluate diabetes management, such as C-peptide, insulin, and urinalysis.
We provide Insulin pump therapy for Type-1 Diabetic patients. Insulin pump therapy is a type of diabetes treatment where a small computerized device is used to deliver a carefully calculated and regulated amount of insulin into the body. The device is usually worn on the body, usually either on the waistband or in a pocket. It continuously monitors the user's blood sugar levels and delivers insulin when needed. The user can also manually adjust the insulin delivery rate when needed.
Diseases And Conditions
Diabetic foot ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most common complications of patients who have diabetes mellitus which is not well controlled. It is usually the result of poor glycemic control, underlying neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, or poor foot care. It is also one of the common causes for osteomyelitis of the foot and amputation of lower extremities. We , at Devadoss
diabetes Hospital in Madurai , know that the combined involvement of endocrinologist, Diabetologist , primary care physician, vascular surgeon, and an infectious disease specialist is extremely beneficial in managing Diabetic Foot Ulcer.Overall, about 5% of patients with diabetes mellitus develop foot ulcers and 1% end up with an amputation.
We also educate the patient about the complication and the need for proper medical care as it will help reduce the risk of complications and good compliance.
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy
Yet another complication of uncontrolled diabetes is Diabetic retinopathy (DR). It is a microvascular disorder occurring due to the long-term effects of diabetes mellitus that affects the eye and vision. Diabetic retinopathy may lead to vision-threatening damage to the retina, gradually leading to blindness.
Early detection and timely intervention are the keys to avoid blindness due to diabetic retinopathy. Poor glycemic index , obesity is the main reason for uncontrolled diabetes. Diet management and proper dosage of medications can control the sugar levela and save your eyes.
Not only diabetic retinopathy Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to many ocular disorders like cataracts, glaucoma, ocular surface disorders, recurrent stye, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, and diabetic papillopathy. In simple terms all affects the eye. Ophthalmologist and Diabetologist work together to control these conditions. We at Devadoss Hospitals, the best diabetic hospital Madurai , have regular eye check ups done for the patients who are under treatment for diabetes.
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy
People with diabetes who do not manage their blood glucose levels properly are at an even higher risk of developing diabetic nerve pain. Over a period of time they couldn’t even realize the feeling when someone touches their feet. Numbness also may occur. Yes the most common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include pain, burning, tingling, or numbness in the toes or feet and extreme sensitivity to light touch.Diabetic neuropathy is a loss of sensory function beginning distally in the lower extremities(legs) that is also characterized by pain and substantial morbidity. Over time, at least 50% of individuals with diabetes develop diabetic neuropathy.
Intervention of endocrinologist, Neurologist with Diabetologist at devadoss hospitals helps you get a comprehensive management for Diabetic Neuropathy. Pain relief is what they deliver at the initial stage of treatment and as the treatment progresses they help manage the complications and return to normal functions.
Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes insipidus may sound similar to diabetes mellitus but are not similar. Diabetes insipidus causes fluid imbalance in the body.
In medical terms Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a clinical syndrome characterized by the passage of abnormally large volumes of urine that is dilute and devoid of taste from dissolved solutes (i.e., insipid). They belong to a group of inherited or acquired disorders of polyuria and polydipsia.
A hormone called vasopressin or anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), is needed for the fluid that's filtered by the kidneys to go back into the bloodstream. Conditions that cause a deficiency of ADH or limited secretion of ADH result in production of excess urine.
Signs and symptoms of diabetes insipidus include frequent urination during night hours too, pale urine, extreme thirst, preferring cold drinks.
Endocrinologist and diabetologist at devadoss hospitals can help you get comprehensive care for treatment of diabetes insipidus.
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FAQ
Questions to ask a Diabetology
The common symptoms of diabetes are excessive thirst, excessive hunger and frequent urination. The person may also feel weak and exhausted. These symptoms are associated with severe diabetes.
Yes this is a disorder that arises due to the deficiency of insulin. With proper care and treatment you can always manage diabetes confidently and enjoy life as a normal person.
You can eat just about anything you want. It is about how you portion your food and how much you are putting on your plate and how frequently you are taking meals. A dietitian can help you with meal planning that is specific for you.Make sure your food is low in carb, glycemic index and high in fiber. Ensure you get most of the carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
It’s very simple. Manage your weight and blood sugar level with regular check ups. Only uncontrolled diabetes leads to risk factors like diabetic foot ulcer, retinopathy and neuropathy.
Yes, treatment of both can help you better manage your sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone that is required to convert starch, sugar and food we eat to energy. So a hormone specialist that is an endocrinologist also plays a role in healthy diabetes management to improve your quality of life.
Diabetes Mellitus can affect your kidney, heart, eyes and nerves if uncontrolled.So to avoid complications take medications as prescribed, and don’t skip any dose.
Dr. S. Ebenezer Rajadurai, M.B.,B.S., M.D.is renowned as the best Diabetologist in Madurai due to his exceptional expertise and experience in managing diabetes at devadoss hospital.
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