Question 1

Where does Dr. R. Madhavan practice?

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Dr. R. Madhavan practices at SRM General Hospital - Kattankulathur.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. R. Madhavan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. R. Madhavan for Insulin Treatment, Diabetes Management, Thyroid Disorder Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. R. Madhavan's education qualification?

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Dr. R. Madhavan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine.

Question 4

What does Dr. R. Madhavan specialises in ?

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Dr. R. Madhavan specialises as Diabetologist, General Physician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. R. Madhavan have?

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Dr. R. Madhavan has an overall experience of 43 years. View where has Dr. R. Madhavan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. R. Madhavan?

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Dr. R Madhavan is a Diabetologist in Anna Nagar, Chennai and has an experience of 33 years in this field. Dr. R Madhavan practices at Apollo Sugar Clinic in Anna Nagar, Chennai. He completed MBBS from Chengalpattu Medical College in 1979, MD - Internal Medicine from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1983 and Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology (PGDD) from Chengalpattu Medical College in 1978. . View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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