Diabetology
Diabetology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes mellitus. Diabetologists are specialized physicians who work with patients to control their blood sugar levels and prevent complications associated with diabetes.
Common Symptoms of Diabetes
Frequently asked questions
Risk factors for type 1 diabetes include family history, genetics, and autoimmune factors. Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, family history, and ethnicity.
Diabetes is diagnosed through blood tests that measure blood sugar levels, such as fasting blood glucose test, oral glucose tolerance test, or HbA1c test.
Complications of diabetes include heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage (neuropathy), eye damage (retinopathy), foot problems, skin conditions, and dental problems.