Question 1

Where does Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya practice?

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Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya practices at Serum Analysis Centre - Shyambazar and 1 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya for Diabetes Management, Insulin Treatment, Obesity Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya's education qualification?

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Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya has the following qualifications - MBBS, DTMH, Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology (PGDD), PhD in Liberal Studies in Diabetology (Trinity College), FACP, FIDC (USA), FAACME (USA), WHO-HIV Fellowship, FICN, FNIER, Fellowship in Diabetology.

Question 4

What does Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya specialises in ?

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Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya specialises as Diabetologist, Endocrinologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya have?

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Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya has an overall experience of 48 years. View where has Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. P. K. Bhattacharya?

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Dr P K Bhattacharya is Diabetologist in the city of Kolkata who practices at Serum Analysis Centre. He posses the following educational qualifications: MBBS, DTM&H, DIP.DIAB, Ph.D(Medicine-Diabetes), FACPS(USA), FIDC(USA), FAACME(USA), F.WHO, FICN, FINER. He is a Consultant Diabetologist and PhysicIan at Diabetes Care Clinic, Agartala, Serum Analysis Centre Shyambazar Kolkata, Sparsh Diagnostica Basdroni Kolkata, Sterling Hospital Shyambazar, and Asansol. He has been a member of the World Health Organization. He has done his MBBS from Kerala University and DTMH from Calcutta University. He has been practising since 1978 and has been delivering service to mankind through his excellent service. . View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a diabetologist?

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A diabetologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats diabetes and its complications. A diabetologist is an endocrinologist who specializes in treating diabetes. All endocrinologists treatthe conditions arising due to hormonal imbalance, but a diabetologist has in-depth knowledge about diabetes and its co-existence with other diseases like hypertension.

Question 8

When do I need to see a dibetologist?

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You need to see a diabetologist, if your blood glucose levels are higher than the normal values and if you experience symptoms of diabetes such as desire to urinate often, severe thirst and hunger, weakness, weight loss, slow healing of wounds and frequent fungal infections. If you have a family history of diabetes or if you experience low blood sugar, its a good time to consult a diabetologist.

Question 9

Are diabetologists and dieticians the same?

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No, diabetologists and dieticians are not the same. A diabetologist may ask you to visit a dietician after diagnosing your condition and prescribing medications to treat diabetes. A dietician will study your health reports and accordingly suggest a diet, necessary and safe for you to help manage diabetes, weight loss and any other weight loss goals you might have.

Question 10

Should I go to a diabetologist for weight loss?

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No, if your need for weight loss is not associated with diabetes, then you should not visit a diabetologist. In case of weight gain in conditions like diabetes, a diabetologist will suggest exercises, yoga and refer you to a dietician who will help you with weight loss. If you are on treatment for diabetes and start losing weight without apparent reason, consult a diabetologist.

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