Question 1

Where does Dr. Kumaravel practice?

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Dr. Kumaravel practices at Vijai Nursing Home - Nandanam.

Question 2

What does Dr. Kumaravel specialises in ?

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Dr. Kumaravel specialises as Diabetologist.

Question 3

Who is Dr. Kumaravel?

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Dr. Kumaravel is a Diabetologist in Nandanam, Chennai Dr. Kumaravel practices at Vijai Nursing Home in Nandanam, Chennai.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

Who is a diabetologist?

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

Question 5

When do I need to see a dibetologist?

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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 6

Are diabetologists and dieticians the same?

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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 7

Should I go to a diabetologist for weight loss?

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

Question 8

Can a diabetologist treat diabetes insipidus?

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

Question 9

Does a diabetologist have physician training?

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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.

Question 10

How one can be a diabetologist?

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A person who is a graduate from a medical school after 4-year of training of MBBS can apply for an MD or DO programme in diabetology. After completing the course, one has to clear the licensing test to work as certified diabetologist.

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