Endocrinology Treatment in Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India

Treatment and services offered at the Apollo Centre for Obesity, Diabetes and Endocrinology (ACODE)

·         Diabetes including type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes

·         Diet and lifestyle advice in endocrine disorders including Insulin education and information

·         Recognition and management of hypoglycemia

·         Lipid Disorders

·         Thyroid disorders including thyroid in pregnancy

·         Addison’s disease

·         Cushing’s Syndrome

·         Pituitary disorders

·         Celiac Disease

·         Obesity management

·         Reproductive disorders

·         Growth Disorders

The centre is backed by the state-of-the-art investigations and work-up as may be needed by the NABL accredited hospital laboratory services. The laboratory services are fully functional all days of the week including emergency services. This includes tests for all endocrine disorders, radioimmunoassay, radio imaging, nuclear medicine and DEXA scan for assessing the bone health. Services covering diabetic medicine include:

·         Main diabetic follow-up outpatient clinic with two clinics a month devoted to type 1 diabetic patient (or more if needed in selected cases)

·         Every month there is also a pump clinic for type 1 and other diabetic patients on an insulin pump

·         New diabetic patient clinic

·         Specialist diabetic educators clinics for insulin initiation and interim outpatient follow-ups

·         Type 1 educational class (four times a year)

·         Specialist clinic for attending to Gestational Diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)

·         Specialized foot care clinic for diabetics

·         Referral cases involving diabetes and cancer

The centre also is actively involved in clinical trials for newer treatment of diabetes and its management. It is actively recruiting patients on voluntary basis and after full informed consent for clinical trials based on suitability of the patients.

FAQs on Endocrinology or Diabetes

Q- ABC of diabetes

Ans- A diagnosis of diabetes does not always mean a lifetime of complications.

By devising a plan of action for your diabetes management, you'll reduce many of the risks

associated with having type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

A- HbA1c & Blood glucose: Take control of blood glucose. By maintaining tight control over

your blood glucose, you may minimize the damaging effects of unpredictable  glucose levels 

on your body. Aim for an HbA1c reading of less than 7%.

B- Blood Pressure: Keep blood pressure in check. High blood pressure

increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney and eye diseases. Aim for a reading of 130/80 mm

of Hg.

C- Cholesterol: Watch your cholesterol. Total cholesterol levels should generally be 200 mg/dl,

but  discuss personal goals with  your  doctor.  Watch  out  for  LDL and HDL cholesterol levels,

too much LDL can clog the walls of arteries, so keep it under 100 mg/dl to avoid problems.

In addition, HDL cholesterol should be greater than 40 mg/dl for men, and 50 mg/dl for women.

Triglycerides, a type of fat, should also be under 150 mg/dl.

D- Diabetic Nephropathy: Don't forget your kidneys. When you have diabetes, your kidneys

can become compromised  due to poorly  controlled  blood  glucose and high blood pressure,

so be certain to have a microalbumin test at least once per year, with a goal of less

than 20 mg per litre or 30 micrograms per milligram creatinine.

E- Eye complications: Look out for your eyes. High blood glucose can cause serious

vision problems. If you have diabetes, it is crucial to have a dilated eye exam once per year.

If you have any vision problems,report them to your doctor immediately.

F- Foot problems: Examine your feet. It's very important for people with  diabetes to check

their feet for wounds or fissures on a daily basis. If you discover a wound, treat it immediately

and monitor the healing process.