Question 1

Where does Dr. Dishank Patel practice?

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Dr. Dishank Patel practices at Glucowell Diabetes Centre - Ellora Park.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Dishank Patel?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Dishank Patel for Diabetes Management, Obesity, Thyroid disorders. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Dishank Patel's education qualification?

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Dr. Dishank Patel has the following qualifications - MBBS, Fellowship in Diabetology(Royal Liverpool Academy, UK).

Question 4

What does Dr. Dishank Patel specialises in ?

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Dr. Dishank Patel specialises as Diabetologist, General Physician, Endocrinologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Dishank Patel have?

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Dr. Dishank Patel has an overall experience of 12 years. View where has Dr. Dishank Patel practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Dishank Patel?

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Dr. Dishank Patel has completed medical graduation from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College (Ahmedabad) and Post-graduation (MD) from the B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital (Ahmedabad). He has a special interest in the field of diabetes, metabolic diseases and thyroid disorders. He has also competed 'Fellowship in Diabetes' from Apollo hospital. He wants to give best for the treatment and healthy life of diabetic patients. He also looking forward to create awareness about diabetes and pre-diabetes in the community.. 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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