Diabetology

What is Diabetology?
Who is a Diabetologist?
What medical conditions do Diabetologists treat?
Treatment for diabetes
What to expect at your first visit with a diabetologist?
Examination
Tests for Diagnosing Prediabetes and Diabetes
HbA1C (A1C or glycosylated hemoglobin test)
Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG)
Below table indicates the FPG test’s blood glucose ranges for prediabetes and diabetes, and defines what each diagnosis means:
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
This test measures how well the body metabolizes the standard amount of glucose. For this test there are two blood samples collected; one before and after another 2 hours after consuming 75 gm of glucose. Impending diabetes can be diagnosed after this test.
Below table indicates the FPG test’s blood glucose ranges for prediabetes and diabetes, and defines what each diagnosis means:
Ambulatory Blood Glucose Monitoring System
This system allows your diabetologist to place a small sensor on the back of the upper arm, which records glucose levels on a 5 minute interval continuously for a 14 day period. On the 15th day, the report is generated revealing daily blood sugar patterns (refer to below images), which the doctors use to optimize your diabetes treatment plan.
How is RxDx different?
Diabetes is a lifestyle dependent disease. RxDx believes in holistic management of any condition including diabetes. Our skilled professionals – diabetologists, nutritionists, and nurses work with our clients to make a difference in their disease management without use of medication as much as possible.
In certain cases where medication is necessary, our holistic approach of gradual medication use is practiced at RxDx. For customers who require to take insulin injections, our doctors & nurses educate patients on the method of injecting insulin and provide the psychological support required during the injection therapy.
We do provide a diabetic profile package which includes blood investigations, diabetic retinopathy screening, diet counselling, diabetic consultation, and also provide complete foot care for diabetics in partnership with foot secure clinic.
Additionally, we also have trained cardiologists who help with cardiovascular complications and experienced nephrologists for any kidney related complications of Diabetes Mellitus.