Diabetes mellitus is very common now. Our diabetic clinic has been organized to educate patients about diabetes mellitus and treat them well; this clinic is run by chief diabetologist
Dr. S. Vengojayaprassad. He is assisted very efficiently by experienced and trained nurse Mrs. Anusuya G. Treatment of diabetes mellitus in this clinic is taught to them in such a way that they are able to manage their disease on their own without frequently needing doctor’s help.
Dietitian Mr. Nagaraj P with many years of experience in counseling about diet for these patients looks after the dietary aspect of patient management. The clinic starts working from 8.00am and doses on 3.00pm. Tests for all possible diabetic complications are available and used in investigating patients. The results are available in 2-3 hours, so that patients can see the doctor by noon and receive advice about treatment Patents are taught to get their blood tested on their own at home using glucometer. They are also taught to record these blood sugar tests done daily along with the medications taken on that day. They are advised to consult us or a physician known to them in their place and make changes in the medications. This self monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has helped large number of patients to control their blood sugar at home.
Most of our diabetic patients are confident of controlling their blood sugar by this method. Dr. Vengojayaprassad and other doctors of the hospital are available round the clock to help them. Patients with complications of diabetes like kidney disease, eye disease are immediately referred tt the respective specialists and further progress of the complication is prevented. Thus diabetic clinic of the Coimbatore Kidney Centre is one of the most useful clinics for the public.