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Special Interest in Diabetology
Special Interest in Diabetology
Special Interest in Diabetology
Special Interest in Diabetology
Special Interest in Diabetology
Special Interest in Diabetology
1. What are the symptoms associated with type 1 diabetes?
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes include increased appetite, increased thirst, weight loss, increased urination, irritability, blurred vision, fatigue and weakness.
2. Is type 1 diabetes curable?
Type 1 diabetes remains difficult to treat to date. The treatment is based on a combination of insulin medications, oral diabetes medicines, diet and lifestyle modifications.
3. What are the self-care tips to manage type 1 diabetes?
Self-care tips for type 1 diabetes include eating a diet low in the glycaemic index and high in fibre. Eat whole grains, legumes and vegetables. Avoid deep-fried foods, aerated beverages, sweets, pasta, chocolates, etc. Make regular visits to the eye doctor to check for raised blood pressure and retinopathies.
4. Is type 1 diabetes life threatening?
Patients with type 1 diabetes can have ketoacidosis, which, if left untreated, can lead to coma that is life-threatening. Untreated and uncontrolled diabetes increases the risk of gangrene, nephropathies and retinopathies, which reduces the quality of life.
5. What is the duration of treatment for type 1 diabetes?
Patients with type 1 diabetes require treatment for life. The treatment is dependent on a combination of insulin medications, oral diabetes medicines, diet and lifestyle modifications.
Special Interest in Diabetology
Name | Speciality | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience |
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Dr. Shivaprasad C | Diabetologist | 93% | 169 | 22 |
Dr. Raja Selvarajan | General Physician | 95% | 351 | 18 |
Dr. Narendra BS | Diabetologist | 97% | 187 | 24 |
Dr. Samith A Shetty | General Physician | 95% | 53 | 24 |
Dr. Sharat Honnatti | General Physician | 96% | 584 | 21 |
Dr. Arpandev Bhattacharyya | Diabetologist | 96% | 311 | 33 |
Dr. Kishore. N. L | General Physician | 89% | 6 | 19 |
Dr. Ameena Meah | General Physician | 100% | 70 | 13 |
Dr. Tejas Suresh Rao | General Physician | 95% | 30 | 14 |
Dr. Tharanath S | General Physician | 99% | 79 | 12 |