33 Diabetologists available in Hyderabad

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.

Dr. J.Jayaprakashsai

General Practitioner

Special Interest in Diabetology

20 years experience overall

Banjara Hills,Hyderabad

Apollo Sugar Clinic

₹1100 Consultation fee at clinic

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Diabetologist

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Prashanth Chandra NY	85%	54	17	850
Dr. Rajesh Vukkala	93%	108	28	600
Dr. Chaitanya Challa	38%	8	14	1000
Dr. Syed Mustafa Ashraf	100%	8	17	400
Dr. Kuladeep L	100%	4	13	700
Dr. Sonal Jain	99%	151	15	600
Dr. Amit Goel	97%	73	14	700
Dr. Naseemuddin N Shaikh	97%	36	14	800
Dr. J.Jayaprakashsai	99%	403	20	1100

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Who is a Diabetologist?

Diabetologists are endocrine doctors who have specialized training in metabolic disorders. They treat diabetic patients through medications, lifestyle modifications, exercises, and diet. Diabetologists help the patients to lower their blood glucose or sugar levels and work closely with diabetic educators, nurses, renal physicians, podiatrists, and ophthalmologists to educate, treat, and monitor the patients.

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 Mellitus
Fellowship in Diabetology(Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA)
DM - Endocrinology
DNB - Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism

How frequently should an individual consult a Diabetologist?

Patients who are suffering from diabetes should consult a Diabetologist at least once in 3 to 4 months or 4 to 6 months. A healthy individual can consult a Diabetologist once in a year to check his/her sugar levels.

What is the difference between a Diabetologist and an Endocrinologist?

Diabetologists are medical professionals who treat people suffering from diabetes and Endocrinologists are the doctors who are specialized in treating all diseases that affect the endocrine organs. However, Endocrinologists can also treat diabetic patients, as diabetes is one of the conditions of endocrinology.

What are the tests done by a Diabetologist?

Some of the tests suggested by Diabetologists are:

Oral glucose tolerance test
HbA1c - Glycated hemoglobin
Random blood sugar test
Fasting blood sugar test

What types of diabetes are treated by a Diabetologist?

There are 3 main types of diabetes, and they are:

Type 1 diabetes - an autoimmune disorder that results from the attacking of the immune system and destroying the pancreatic cells.
Type 2 diabetes - the insulin is produced normally but the body cannot use the available insulin properly for regulating blood sugar level.
Gestational diabetes - a type of diabetes that affects during pregnancy.