What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that occurs when the body loses its ability to regulate blood sugar levels. There are two main types:
- Type 1 Diabetes: This type of diabetes usually occurs in childhood and adolescence and develops as a result of complete or partial destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic cells in the body. People with type 1 diabetes have to take insulin from outside to survive.
- Type 2 Diabetes: It usually develops after puberty and occurs as a result of ineffective use of insulin. The body develops resistance to insulin. This condition is exacerbated by factors such as genetic factors, overweight and sedentary lifestyle.
When diabetes is left untreated, high levels of blood sugar in the body can lead to heart disease, kidney failure, vision loss, nerve damage and many other complications. Therefore, early diagnosis and regular follow-up of diabetes is very important.
How to Treat Diabetes?
Treatment of diabetes is customized according to individual needs. General treatment methods include:
- Insulin Therapy: Insulin treatment is necessary for people with type 1 diabetes. Insulin is given externally to the body to stabilize blood sugar levels.
- Medicines taken by mouth: Medicines used for type 2 diabetes make insulin more effective in the body or stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin.
- Diet and Exercise: A healthy diet program for people with diabetes is one of the key elements of keeping blood sugar levels under control. In addition, regular exercise also improves the body’s use of insulin.
- Blood Sugar Monitoring: Blood glucose levels should be monitored regularly and medication and insulin doses should be adjusted if necessary.
Diabetes Symptoms and Conditions
The early symptoms of diabetes are often vague, but can be manifested by the following complaints:
- Excessive thirst
- Frequent urination
- Weakness and fatigue
- Visual disturbances
- Delayed healing of wounds
- If you notice these symptoms, it is important to get tested for diabetes. Also, if diabetes is not controlled, long-term complications such as kidney disease, heart disease, vision loss and nerve damage can develop.
Treatment Methods
Metropol Health Group creates personalized treatment plans using current treatment protocols and state-of-the-art devices in diabetes treatment. During the treatment process:
- Insulin Pump Use: The use of an insulin pump may be recommended, especially for Type 1 diabetes patients. This device helps to keep insulin levels in balance throughout the day.
- Diabetes Education: Individuals with diabetes are provided with comprehensive trainings about their disease and are made aware of the management of diabetes.
- Follow-up and Monitoring: Regular follow-up of diabetes is critical for keeping blood sugar levels under control. At Metropol Health Group, blood glucose tests and HbA1c levels are regularly monitored and the treatment process is updated accordingly.
Why Metropol Health Group?
Metropol Health Group provides services in diabetes treatment with its expert physician staff and state-of-the-art equipment. Thanks to our individualized treatment approaches, a special treatment plan is created for each patient. In addition, we offer our patients living with diabetes not only treatment but also all the necessary information and support to manage their disease.
- Individualized Treatment Plan: Diabetes treatment is personalized and different approaches may be required for each patient. At Metropol Health Group, customized treatment plans are applied by taking into account the lifestyle of the patients, the health problems they experience and their response to treatment.
- Latest Technology: Treatment processes are made safer and more effective by using state-of-the-art laboratory and medical devices.
- Diabetes Trainings: Our patients are trained on managing diabetes so that they can follow the treatment process in a healthier way.
