Expert Care & Comprehensive Treatment by Dr. Suresh Chandra
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects how the body processes blood sugar (glucose). Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to severe complications, including kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), heart disease, nerve damage, and vision problems.
With 45+ years of experience, Dr. Suresh Chandra, a leading Physician & Nephrologist, specializes in preventing, managing, and treating diabetes-related complications, ensuring a better quality of life for his patients.
Types of Diabetes
1. Type 1 Diabetes
✔ An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
✔ Requires lifelong insulin therapy.
✔ Symptoms: Frequent urination, excessive thirst, weight loss, fatigue.
2. Type 2 Diabetes
✔ The most common form, caused by insulin resistance and impaired insulin production.
✔ Strongly linked to obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and genetics.
✔ Symptoms: Increased hunger, frequent infections, slow wound healing, blurred vision.
3. Gestational Diabetes
✔ Occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes affecting insulin function.
✔ Can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes later in life.
✔ Management: Diet control, exercise, and sometimes insulin.
4. Prediabetes
✔ Borderline condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet diabetic.
✔ Reversible with lifestyle changes (healthy diet, exercise, weight management).
Diabetes-Related Complications
🚨 Uncontrolled diabetes can cause:
🔹 Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease) – High blood sugar damages the kidneys, leading to chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure.
🔹 Diabetic Retinopathy (Eye Damage) – Can lead to blindness if untreated.
🔹 Diabetic Neuropathy (Nerve Damage) – Causes tingling, numbness, and pain in hands & feet.
🔹 Cardiovascular Diseases – Increases risk of heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure.
🔹 Diabetic Foot Ulcers – Poor circulation and nerve damage can lead to non-healing wounds and amputations.
Diagnosis of Diabetes
✔ Fasting Blood Sugar Test – Measures glucose levels after overnight fasting.
✔ HbA1c Test – Reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months.
✔ Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) – Detects how well the body processes sugar.
✔ Urine Tests – Identifies sugar, ketones, and protein in urine, indicating kidney damage.
✔ Tests to assess Target organ damage (Eyes, Heart, Kidney, Nerves, Feet, and Blood vessels).
Comprehensive Diabetes Management
🔹 Personalized Diet & Lifestyle Plans – Helps control blood sugar naturally.
🔹 Medications & Insulin Therapy – Metformin, GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors, insulin.
🔹 Weight Management & Exercise Guidance – Encourages a healthy, active lifestyle.
🔹 Regular Blood Sugar Monitoring – Prevents complications.
🔹 Early Detection & Prevention of Kidney Disease – Protects kidney function in diabetic patients.
🔹 Foot Care & Wound Management – Prevents diabetic ulcers and amputations.
