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67 Diabetologists available in Chennai
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Soukya Clinic And Home Health Care
Dr. Sridevi Anantharaman
Special Interest in Diabetology
Dr. Nabisathul Arifa
Special Interest in Diabetology
Dr. Lawrentia Liju
Dr. Manjula Ranganthan M
Special Interest in Diabetology
Dr. Manjula J
Special Interest in Diabetology
Dr. Kavitha G
Special Interest in Diabetology
Dr. E Subbalakshmi
Special Interest in Diabetology
1. Who is a diabetologist?
Diabetologist is an endocrinologist doctor who has specialized training in metabolic disorders to treat patients with diabetes and its complications.
2. When do I need to see a dibetologist?
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.
3. Are diabetologists and dieticians the same?
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.
4. Should I go to a diabetologist for weight loss?
A diabetologist can help to manage low or high blood sugar levels but is not specialized for weight loss therapy.
5. Can a diabetologist treat diabetes insipidus?
No, diabetologist is trained to diagnose and treat diabetes mellitus, but he can not treat diabetes insipidus.
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| Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sridevi Anantharaman | 100% | 30 | 26 | 1000 |
| Dr. Nabisathul Arifa | 85% | 13 | 14 | 700 |
| Dr. Lawrentia Liju | 100% | 2 | 8 | 400 |
| Dr. Manjula Ranganthan M | 67% | 3 | 22 | 800 |
| Dr. Manjula J | 100% | 3 | 9 | 500 |
| Dr. Kavitha G | 96% | 290 | 40 | 700 |
| Dr. E Subbalakshmi | 100% | 1 | 32 | 600 |
| Dr. Porkodi | 93% | 45 | 44 | 600 |