Question 1

Where does Dr. Ashish Tandon practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ashish Tandon practices at Sai Sugar Clinic - Haridevpur.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Ashish Tandon?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Ashish Tandon for INFECTIOUS DISEASES, Thyroid disorders, Hypertension. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Ashish Tandon's education qualification?

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Dr. Ashish Tandon has the following qualifications - MBBS, Fellowship in Diabetes, Certificate Course in Evidence Based Diabetes Management (CCEBDM), Diploma in Maternity & Child Welfare (DMCW).

Question 4

What does Dr. Ashish Tandon specialises in ?

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Dr. Ashish Tandon specialises as Diabetologist, General Physician, Internal Medicine.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Ashish Tandon have?

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Dr. Ashish Tandon has an overall experience of 33 years. View where has Dr. Ashish Tandon practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Ashish Tandon?

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Dr. Ashish Tandon is a Diabetologist,General Physician and Internal Medicine in Haridevpur, Kolkata and has an experience of 33 years in these fields. Dr. Ashish Tandon practices at Sai Sugar Clinic in Haridevpur, Kolkata. He completed MBBS from University of North Bengal in 1989,Fellowship in Diabetes from Medvarsity and Royal Liverpool Academy in 2018 and Certificate Course in Evidence Based Diabetes Management (CCEBDM) from Dr. Mohans Diabetes Education Academy in 2016. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: INFECTIOUS DISEASES,Thyroid disorders,Hypertension,Clinical Immunology and ALLERGY etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a diabetologist?

Accepted Answer

A diabetologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats diabetes and its complications. A diabetologist is an endocrinologist who specializes in treating diabetes. All endocrinologists treatthe conditions arising due to hormonal imbalance, but a diabetologist has in-depth knowledge about diabetes and its co-existence with other diseases like hypertension.

Question 8

When do I need to see a dibetologist?

Accepted Answer

You need to see a diabetologist, if your blood glucose levels are higher than the normal values and if you experience symptoms of diabetes such as desire to urinate often, severe thirst and hunger, weakness, weight loss, slow healing of wounds and frequent fungal infections. If you have a family history of diabetes or if you experience low blood sugar, its a good time to consult a diabetologist.

Question 9

Are diabetologists and dieticians the same?

Accepted Answer

No, diabetologists and dieticians are not the same. A diabetologist may ask you to visit a dietician after diagnosing your condition and prescribing medications to treat diabetes. A dietician will study your health reports and accordingly suggest a diet, necessary and safe for you to help manage diabetes, weight loss and any other weight loss goals you might have.

Question 10

Should I go to a diabetologist for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

No, if your need for weight loss is not associated with diabetes, then you should not visit a diabetologist. In case of weight gain in conditions like diabetes, a diabetologist will suggest exercises, yoga and refer you to a dietician who will help you with weight loss. If you are on treatment for diabetes and start losing weight without apparent reason, consult a diabetologist.

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