Department of Diabetology

Our expert consultant diabetic consultants and specialist nurses at The Srikara Hospitals provide support, advice and intensive management of diabetes, to help patients to lead a full life and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.

Our approach to diabetes care :

We integrate specialist diabetes care with other specialist services within The London Clinic from initial diagnosis onwards, providing

  • Full diabetes assessment and screening for both Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes
  • Diagnosis, monitoring and supportive cares for women who develop diabetes when they are pregnant (gestational diabetes)
  • Accurate estimates of cardiovascular risk so that we can take prompt action to deal with any increased risk as quickly as possible
  • Information, education and support to enable you to understand diabetes and its impact on your body so that you can play a full role in its management
  • A comprehensive range of diabetes treatment options, including recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes, tablets and insulin therapy
  • Specialist advice on diet and the importance of eating regularly
  • Help with taking blood glucose measurements
  • Advice on how to both treat and avoid low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia – ‘hypos’)
  • Support for children and teenagers diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
  • All the latest information on Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance
  • Support and help for when you want to take part in sport, travel abroad with work, have a baby, or just go on holiday, confident that you can still manage your diabetes