75 Best Doctors for Type 1 Diabetes available in Defence Colony, Chennai

The symptoms of type 1 diabetes include increased appetite, increased thirst, weight loss, increased urination, irritability, blurred vision, fatigue and weakness.

2. Is type 1 diabetes curable?

Type 1 diabetes remains difficult to treat to date. The treatment is based on a combination of insulin medications, oral diabetes medicines, diet and lifestyle modifications.

3. What are the self-care tips to manage type 1 diabetes?

Self-care tips for type 1 diabetes include eating a diet low in the glycaemic index and high in fibre. Eat whole grains, legumes and vegetables. Avoid deep-fried foods, aerated beverages, sweets, pasta, chocolates, etc. Make regular visits to the eye doctor to check for raised blood pressure and retinopathies.

4. Is type 1 diabetes life threatening?

Patients with type 1 diabetes can have ketoacidosis, which, if left untreated, can lead to coma that is life-threatening. Untreated and uncontrolled diabetes increases the risk of gangrene, nephropathies and retinopathies, which reduces the quality of life.

5. What is the duration of treatment for type 1 diabetes?

Patients with type 1 diabetes require treatment for life. The treatment is dependent on a combination of insulin medications, oral diabetes medicines, diet and lifestyle modifications.

Dr. A Joseph Navaseelan

General Physician

Special Interest in Diabetology

50 years experience overall

Ramapuram,Chennai

SRM Prime Hospital + 6 more

₹500 Consultation fee at clinic

100% 21 Patient Stories

Defence Colony

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Magesh Thirunavukkarasu	96%	97	21	500
Dr. Manjula Ranganthan M	67%	3	22	800
Dr. R Sundararaman	86%	7	42	1000
Dr. Mohanji Devapandian	100%	1	9	500
Dr. Premalatha G	97%	432	35	300
Dr. Lalith Narayan	93%	16	17	400
Dr. A Joseph Navaseelan	100%	21	50	500

Best Doctors For Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Near Defence Colony, Chennai

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