45 Diabetologists available in Delhi

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. Vishal Garg	82%	33	19	900
Dr. Anil Gomber	95%	41	45	1500
Dr. Lalit Sagar	86%	7	26	1200
Dr. Lakhan Patel	50%	2	37	1100
Dr. Chetan Kumar Gupta	63%	49	27	800
Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya	100%	13	23	1500
Dr. Tushar Sardana	100%	6	14	1000
Dr. Rashmi Gupta Bajpai	100%	18	31	800
Dr. Ankit Kochhar	100%	2	4	1000
Dr. Subodh Gupta	96%	28	29	500

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Who is a Diabetologist?

Diabetologists are endocrine doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and management of diabetes and other diseases associated with it. They help patients to manage the disease with lifestyle modifications and medications. Diabetologists also collaborate with Podiatrists, Neurologists and Ophthalmologists to treat health issues associated with diabetes.

What are the qualifications of a Diabetologist?

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Diabetologist:

Fellowship in Diabetology(Boston School of Medicine, USA)
Diploma in Diabetes/Endocrinology (Middlesex University)
Diplomate in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology (PGDD)(Madras Medical College)
Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology (PGDD)(University of Leicester, UK)
Ph.D. in Liberal Studies in Diabetology (Trinity College)
Diploma in Diabetology (Maharashtra University of Health Science)
Diploma in Diabetology (Mumbai University)
MMSc - Diabetology
CCT - Endocrinology and Diabetes MellitusFellowship in Diabetology(Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA)
DM - Endocrinology
DNB - Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism

What conditions can Diabetologists treat?

A Diabetologist mainly treats diabetes, which can be of the following types:

Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic nephropathy
Foot damage

When should an individual visit a Diabetologist?

An individual experiencing any of the following symptoms can visit a Diabetologist:

Increased thirst
Frequent mucous membrane infections
Blurry vision
Frequent urination
Fatigue
Irritation
Weight loss

What procedures do Diabetologists perform?

Diabetologists perform diagnostic and other laboratory tests to evaluate the disease and check the effectiveness of the given treatment. Some of the tests are:

Fasting blood glucose
Random blood glucose
Glycated haemoglobin test [HbA1C]
Oral glucose tolerance test
Urine protein test