Question 1

What is Dr. Kavya J's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Kavya J has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Family Medicine.

Question 2

What does Dr. Kavya J specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Kavya J specialises as Diabetologist, Family Physician.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Kavya J have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Kavya J has an overall experience of 11 years. View where has Dr. Kavya J practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Kavya J?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Kavya J is a Diabetologist and Family Physician and has an experience of 11 years in these fields. She completed MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013 and DNB - Family Medicine from DNB board, New Delhi in 2019.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is a diabetologist?

Accepted Answer

Diabetologist is an endocrinologist doctor who has specialized training in metabolic disorders to treat patients with diabetes and its complications.

Question 6

When do I need to see a dibetologist?

Accepted Answer

When a person with diabetes is suffering from recurring low blood sugar or having very high blood sugar, which can not be managed with the care of a general physician then one should go to a diabetologist. When there is a family history of diabetes or when one notices symptoms like repeated infections, wounda that dont heal, excessive thirst or hunger, one should see a diabetologist.

Question 7

Are diabetologists and dieticians the same?

Accepted Answer

A diabetologist helps patients to control high blood sugar with dietary changes and medication. However, a dietician is a specialist who is trained to plan your diet depending upon your health and nutritional requirements to manage and achieve your health goals.

Question 8

Should I go to a diabetologist for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A diabetologist can help to manage low or high blood sugar levels but is not specialized for weight loss therapy.

Question 9

Can a diabetologist treat diabetes insipidus?

Accepted Answer

No, diabetologist is trained to diagnose and treat diabetes mellitus, but he can not treat diabetes insipidus.

Question 10

Does a diabetologist have physician training?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a diabetologist has to go through a general physician training before doing specialization in diabetology. A diabetologist is trained in subjects like anatomy, physiology, medicine, etc.

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