Diabetology

Diabetology is the clinical science of diabetes mellitus, its diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. It can be considered a specialised field of endocrinology. Diabetology is not a recognized medical speciality and has no formal training programs leading to board certification. In other contexts the term diabetologist refers to any physician, including endocrinologists, whose practice and/or research efforts are concentrated mainly in diabetes care. Apart from regulating medication dosage and timing, a diabetologist will also concern themselves with the potential consequences of diabetes, e.g. retinopathy, nephropathy and peripheral neuropathy.
The Department of Diabetology at Sacred Heart Hospital provides comprehensive services in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of Diabetes Mellitus, in paediatric, adolescent and adult patients. The department offers both inpatient and outpatient service and clinical facilities for every type of Diabetes Mellitus. The focus is primarily on outpatient management to prevent complications and hospital admissions. Patient awareness is a key area of importance to manage this disease effectively.The consultants have been trained in some of the premier institutes in India and are capable of treating both adults and children. The team provides comprehensive care for children with diabetes and educates them regarding their disease.