Diabetology
Overview
Types of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes This is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Type 2 Diabetes This is the most common form of diabetes and usually develops in adulthood. It is characterized by insulin resistance and insufficient insulin production.
Gestational Diabetes This type occurs during pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth.
KIDNEY TRASPLANTATION
Evaluation and selection of suitable kidney donors and recipients. Pre-transplant assessments and compatibility testing. Living donor and deceased donor transplant procedures. Minimally invasive laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
TRANSPLANT SURGERY AND CARE
Advanced surgical techniques for kidney transplantation. Robotic-assisted and laparoscopic procedures. Post-transplant monitoring and follow-up care.
RENAL TRANSPLANT EVALUTION AND WORKUP
Comprehensive medical and surgical evaluations for potential transplant candidates. Diagnostic testing, including blood work, imaging, and biopsies. Evaluation of transplant suitability and consideration of alternative treatments.
Diagnosis and Monitoring
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
Involves drinking a glucose solution, followed by blood sugar level measurements at intervals to diagnose diabetes or prediabetes.
HbA1c Test
Provides a three-month average of blood sugar levels, offering insight into long-term glucose control.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Wearable devices that track blood sugar levels throughout the day, helping individuals make real-time adjustments to their treatment plans.
Treatment Approaches
Lifestyle Modifications
Emphasize the importance of a healthy diet, regular physical activity, weight management, and smoking cessation to improve blood sugar control.
Medications
Depending on the type of diabetes, various oral medications, injectable medications, and insulin therapy can be prescribed to manage blood sugar levels.
Insulin Therapy
Essential for Type 1 diabetes and often used in advanced cases of Type 2 diabetes. Various types of insulin formulations are available, offering different onset and duration profiles.
