Diabetology Medication to Manage Sugar Levels

Diabetology

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Expertise in Every Aspect of treatments

Diabetology specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diabetes and its related metabolic disorders. In order to improve long-term outcomes and quality of life for patients, we provide education, lifestyle modification, and individualized treatment plans.

Services Provided

RPS Hospitals, located in Korattur, Chennai, is a 24/7 multispeciality healthcare facility committed to providing comprehensive medical services across various departments

Outpatient Diabetes Clinics

Diagnosis and classification of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational, and secondary diabetes)
Routine follow-up and monitoring of blood glucose, HbA1c, and complications
Personalized treatment plans including oral agents and insulin therapy
Education on self-monitoring and glycemic control

Inpatient Diabetes Management

Purpose: Examines the entire colon and rectum.
Management of diabetes in hospitalized patients
Control of hyperglycemia in acute illness or surgical settings
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) treatment
Coordination with other departments for co-morbidity management

Diabetes Education and Counseling

Individual and group counseling sessions
Weight loss, diet, and exercise programs that lead to a healthier lifestyle
Insulin administration techniques and glucose monitoring training
Sick day management and medication adherence counseling

Gestational Diabetes Care

Screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes
Nutritional and medical management during pregnancy
Monitoring for maternal and fetal well-being
Postpartum follow-up and diabetes risk reduction

Complication Screening and Management

Regular screening for microvascular complications:
- Retinopathy (eye exams)
- Nephropathy (urine tests, kidney function)
- Neuropathy (foot exams, sensation tests)
Cardiovascular risk assessment (blood pressure, lipids, ECG)
Referrals to ophthalmology, nephrology, podiatry, and cardiology

Insulin Therapy and Advanced Diabetes Care

Initiation and titration of insulin
Use of insulin pens and pumps
Management of hypoglycemia and insulin resistance
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and interpretation (where available)

Lifestyle and Preventive Services

Nutrition therapy with certified dietitians
Exercise programs tailored to diabetic patients
Smoking cessation and stress management
Prevention of diabetes in high-risk individuals (prediabetes, metabolic syndrome)

Diagnostics and Support

On-site laboratory for blood glucose, HbA1c, lipid profile, and kidney function
Point-of-care glucose testing and urinalysis
Access to ECG, retinal imaging, and Doppler studies for vascular assessment