Departments of IID

Diabetology is the clinical science of diabetes mellitus, its diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. It can be considered a specialised field of endocrinology. The term diabetologist is used in several ways. In North America over the last 40 years it is most often used for an internist who through practice and interest develops expertise in diabetes care without having formal training or board certification in endocrinology. Diabetology is not a recognized medical specialty and has no formal training programs leading to board certification. In other contexts the term diabetologist refers to any physician, including endocrinologists, whose practice and/or research efforts are concentrated mainly in diabetes care. Apart from regulating medication dosage and timing, a diabetologist will also concern themselves with the potential consequences of diabetes, e.g. retinopathy, nephropathy and peripheral neuropathy.

The clinic deals with various forms of diabetes including type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, pancreatic diabetes and maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY). The clinic follows modern approach to comprehensive and personalized treatment for all forms of diabetes.

• Comprehensive evaluation of blood sugar control, kidney functions, liver function and diabetic eye disease

• Genetic testing for rare forms of diabetes including MODY in collaboration with higher centers

• Telemedicine for insulin dose adjustment

• Safe Sharps Program: for safe disposal of insulin needles and syringes

• Continuous glucose monitoring

• Diabetic retinopathy screening

• Preventive foot care

• Diabetic ulcer and foot management

• Adult immunization for diabetes subjects