Question 1

Where does Dr. Shamsher Iqbal practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shamsher Iqbal practices at Iqbal Health Care - Phulbagan.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Shamsher Iqbal?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Shamsher Iqbal for Diabetes, Diabetes. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Shamsher Iqbal's education qualification?

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Dr. Shamsher Iqbal has the following qualifications - MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Shamsher Iqbal specialises in ?

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Dr. Shamsher Iqbal specialises as Diabetologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Shamsher Iqbal have?

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Dr. Shamsher Iqbal has an overall experience of 6 years. View where has Dr. Shamsher Iqbal practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Shamsher Iqbal?

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Dr. Shamsher Iqbal is a Diabetologist in Phulbagan, Kolkata and has an experience of 6 years in this field. Dr. Shamsher Iqbal practices at Iqbal Health Care in Phulbagan, Kolkata. He completed MBBS from R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in 2020. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Diabetes and Diabetes etc.. 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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