Special Interest in Diabetology
Special Interest in Diabetology
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.
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:
A Diabetologist mainly treats diabetes, which can be of the following types:
An individual experiencing any of the following symptoms can visit a Diabetologist:
Diabetologists perform diagnostic and other laboratory tests to evaluate the disease and check the effectiveness of the given treatment. Some of the tests are: