Endocrinology & Diabetology

Endocrinology & Diabetology

The department of Endocrinology & Diabetology at PSG Hospitals, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to hormones, including hypertension or high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, started functioning from February 16, 2013. At the time of its inception, it had four staff members including an assistant professor and two diabetes educators.

The department offers a comprehensive diabetic care facility under the able guidance of its head Dr R. Senthilkumar. The department now offers thyroid, obesity and pituitary clinics.

TYPE 1 DIABETES

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Nearly 100,000 children in India are affected by Type 1 Diabetes. Many more develop it every year. Insulin is a life saving drug for people with T1 diabetes ( Thanks to Dr Banting and Dr Best who discovered insulin)To have a healthy , normal life, these children need to check their blood sugars 3-4 times everyday and take Insulin injections 3-4 times a day, every single day of the rest of their lives. If they are given proper guidance and are allowed to treat themselves without being stigmatised, they can live as complete, healthy and happy life as any other child.

EDUCATION of self, of children and parents, of nursing professionals, of physician colleagues, of dieticians, of school teachers, and of all those people who play a role in the daily lives of a child with Type 1 Diabetes is the single most important factor that decides how well the child’s diabetes is controlled and conquered.

CORRECT THE MISCONCEPTIONS
  • Diabetes in children is not the same as diabetes in adults.
  • Nobody deserves to get T1 diabetes – it just happens.
  • These children need support from family, friends, teachers and other care providers.
  • Children with T1 diabetes can play sports, sing, dance just like any other child.
  • These children do a lot to keep themselves well. The least we can do as a society is to “support them” where and when we can.
Speciality Clinics
  • Comprehensive diabetes care clinic
  • Obesity clinic
  • Diabetic foot clinic
  • Osteoporosis / Menopause clinic
  • Paediatric Endocrine clinic/ Growth disorder clinic
Features
  • Comprehensive diabetic clinic
  • Diabetic education
  • Continuous glucose monitoring system
  • Insulin pump
  • DEXA- scan for bone density
Diseases Treated
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Thyroid disorder (Thyroid Swelling, Hyper and Hypothyroidism)
  • Short Stature
  • Obesity
  • Delayed and Early Puberty
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Metabolic bone disease (Calcium metabolism)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Excessive hair growth in women
  • Adrenals problem (Cushing, cancer)
  • Pituitary Problems
  • Electrolyte imbalance (sodium and potassium metabolism)
  • Secondary Hypertension
  • Menstrual Irregularity(Amenorrhoea and Olgomenorrhoea)
  • Abnormal genitalia
  • Male sexual dysfunction
  • Recurrent renal stones
Special Clinics

COMPREHENSIVE DIABETES CLINIC

Management of diabetes includes not only of blood sugar control but also complete evaluation of diabetes complications. In our clinic we evaluate for diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy with special focus on Diabetic foot evaluation. Our diabetic educator gives a clear idea about insulin administration, foot care, blood sugar monitoring and sick day protocols.

OBESITY CLINIC

Obesity in our country is increasing at epidemic proportions. In this clinic we evaluate the cause of obesity and plan for its management.

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