When Should You See a Diabetologist?
Diabetology is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of sugar metabolism, the treatment of diabetes, and the prevention of complications. Diabetes is a carbohydrate metabolism disorder in which unused sugar floods the tissues.
Abnormally high blood sugar levels may indicate the presence of the disease. The condition can be caused by the pancreas failing to produce enough insulin or by the body's resistance to insulin (insulin resistance or relative insulin deficiency).
Diabetes can be classified into several types, including prediabetes (a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet classified as diabetes), gestational diabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. The destruction of these cells leads to insulin deficiency, causing blood sugar levels to become unbalanced. This condition is not curable but can be managed with appropriate treatment, such as insulin replacement therapy (insulin injections or insulin pumps).
Insulin is a hormone produced by beta cells in the Langerhans islets of the pancreas, helping glucose enter the cells.
Type 2 Diabetes
In type 2 diabetes, the insulin produced by the body does not effectively lower blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance. This resistance results from the malfunctioning of insulin receptors. Type 2 diabetes can often be managed with regular blood sugar monitoring, a balanced and healthy diet, adequate physical activity, and, in some cases, medication.
Our Diabetes Services Include:
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Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) screening
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Medication management and dietary care
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Gestational diabetes care
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Diabetes complication assessment and treatment
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Dietary counseling
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Telemedicine monitoring
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Laboratory tests
Read Dr. Katalin Fügedi’s article on the 5 Key Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes in our ‘Good to Know’ Section!