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Diabetes is a lifelong condition, but it is not a life sentence. With structured care, most patients achieve excellent blood-sugar control and live full, active lives.
At Padithem Health Care, Dr. Leelamohan PVR — a Fellowship-trained diabetologist — combines evidence-based medication with realistic lifestyle change, giving every patient a personalised roadmap.
Understanding the condition
- Type 1 diabetes: the body stops producing insulin
- Type 2 diabetes: the body becomes resistant to insulin
- Gestational diabetes: diabetes developing during pregnancy
- Pre-diabetes: blood sugar higher than normal, but not yet diabetes
Risk factors
- Family history of diabetes
- Overweight or obesity, especially abdominal fat
- Sedentary lifestyle and poor diet
- History of gestational diabetes or PCOS
- High blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol
Treatment approach
- Lifestyle modification: diet, exercise and weight loss
- Oral medication tailored to your glucose profile
- Insulin therapy when required, with training and support
- HbA1c monitoring every 3–6 months
- Annual screening for kidney, eye, nerve and foot complications
- Patient and family diabetes education