Diabetes and Endocrinology
Satyamev Hospital Endocrinology Department is the only one of its kind in the state of Gujarat. The department provides full facilities for investigation and treatment of endocrine problems in adult, paediatric and adolescent patients (including in-house hormone assays) and all complications of diabetes. The Endocrinology Department consists of a dedicated and well-qualified team of health care professionals comprising Endocrinologists, Diabetic Foot surgeons, Diploma NB Endocrinology Trainees, Diabetic Fellowship Trainees Diabetic Educators, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Podiatry Assistants, Medical Social Worker, Dietician and other support nursing, administrative and research staff.
Services Offered
Diabetes Care Programme
Satyamev Hospital Diabetes Care Programme provides intensive management of diabetes and diabetes related problems (e.g. retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and Ischaemic Heart Disease
The Programme also offers:
Management of gestational diabetes
Paediatric diabetes clinics
Psychological and social worker consultations
Assessment of family risks of developing diabetes
The Diabetes Care team includes a Clinical Psychologist, experienced Dieticians and Physiotherapists. Nurse-clinicians, under the supervision of a Diabetologist, provide training in prevention and management of diabetic emergencies as well as the prevention and treatment of complications of diabetes.
Diabetic Foot Care Programme and Vascular Clinic
This clinic provides a comprehensive treatment approach to all foot problems in diabetic patients. The service is run by a doctor trained in the treatment of chronic, diabetic foot ulcers, a chiropodist, and vascular surgeons who provide services like angioplasty and by-pass surgery for patients with blocked arteries in their feet. Regular preventive care classes are also held.
Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrine Clinic
The clinic is held semi-monthly on the second and fourth Thursdays in conjunction with the Paediatric Department in order to provide specialized care for children and adolescents with growth disorders, early or delayed puberty, thyroid diseases, bone diseases, diabetes, or other endocrine disorders.
Lipid Clinic
The Lipid Clinic is devoted exclusively to treating patients with high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.
Impotence Clinic
The Impotence Clinic is the only one of its kind in India. An endocrinologist, a urologist, and a psychologist work as a team to provide quality care to men with erectile dysfunction.
Exercise and Dietary Programme
The exercise programme is aimed at full-fitness utilizing treadmills, exercise bicycles, and other equipment under the guidance of a trained physiotherapist. The amount of exertion is gradually increased depending on each individual’s capability.
A structured yoga program under the supervision of a trained yoga teacher is also available offering specific yogasanas that help in controlling diabetes. Patients participate in weekly sessions for a period of one month and then are encouraged to continue the yoga exercises at home.
Bone Clinic
Assessment of bone mineral density (bone densitometry) by DEXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) and evaluation of metabolic parameters are performed for patients suspected to have low bone mass (osteopenia) and/or bone thinning (osteoporosis). The Department has acquired a Bone Densitometer recently. This machine measures Bone Mineral Density, a simple and cost effective technique to diagnose loss of bone mass at an early stage. Bone loss or osteoporosis is a condition that can cause fragility fractures. In India, osteoporosis is an underdiagnosed disease especially in postmenopausal women. This is due to the lack of proper awareness about the disease among the public and lack of sensitive diagnostic tools. So far, over 100 people have been screened for this disease.