Question 1

Where does Dr. Mahendra Patel practice?

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Dr. Mahendra Patel practices at Vaidya Hospital - Thane West and 2 other centres.

Question 2

What is Dr. Mahendra Patel's education qualification?

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Dr. Mahendra Patel has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Diabetology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Mahendra Patel specialises in ?

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Dr. Mahendra Patel specialises as Diabetologist.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Mahendra Patel?

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Dr. Mahendra Patel is a Diabetologist in Thane, practising at Almas Hospital and Vaidya Hospital. Qualifications include MD - Diabetology from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital and MBBS from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is a diabetologist?

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Diabetologist is an endocrinologist doctor who has specialized training in metabolic disorders to treat patients with diabetes and its complications.

Question 6

When do I need to see a dibetologist?

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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.

Question 7

Are diabetologists and dieticians the same?

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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.

Question 8

Should I go to a diabetologist for weight loss?

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A diabetologist can help to manage low or high blood sugar levels but is not specialized for weight loss therapy.

Question 9

Can a diabetologist treat diabetes insipidus?

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No, diabetologist is trained to diagnose and treat diabetes mellitus, but he can not treat diabetes insipidus.

Question 10

Does a diabetologist have physician training?

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Yes, a diabetologist has to go through a general physician training before doing specialization in diabetology. A diabetologist is trained in subjects like anatomy, physiology, medicine, etc.

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