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Diabetes Mellitus Management
Diabetes Mellitus Management is comprehensive specialist medical care that optimises blood glucose control through lifestyle intervention, oral medications, and insulin therapy -- preventing the devastating complications of uncontrolled diabetes including blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, and cardiovascular disease.
Overview
Key Benefits
Discover the advantages of choosing our diabetes mellitus management services.
Systematic stepwise treatment achieves HbA1c targets in the majority of patients
SGLT2 inhibitors reduce hospitalisation from heart failure by 30%
GLP-1 receptor agonists achieve significant weight loss alongside glycaemic control
Comprehensive annual review detects and treats early complications
Weight loss through lifestyle or bariatric surgery can induce remission of Type 2 diabetes
Clinical Features
The technology, techniques and clinical approach behind our diabetes mellitus management.
Reduces HbA1c by 1 to 2% through medication optimisation
SGLT2 inhibitors provide cardiovascular and renal protection beyond glucose lowering
Structured self-monitoring guides daily management decisions
Annual complications screening detects early damage when intervention is most effective
Weight loss of 10 to 15 kg can achieve Type 2 diabetes remission
Preparation Instructions
Take all diabetes medications consistently and never skip doses without medical advice. Monitor blood glucose as directed. Attend all scheduled diabetes complications screening including annual eye examination, annual foot assessment, and annual kidney function test. Contact your diabetes team immediately for any hypoglycaemic episode requiring assistance, any foot wound however minor, or sudden vision changes.
The Procedure
Step-by-step guide to what you can expect during your diabetes mellitus management procedure.
Confirm diagnosis with HbA1c or fasting glucose test
Confirm diagnosis with HbA1c or fasting glucose test is performed to confirm the diagnosis and establish the baseline for monitoring treatment response.
Initiate lifestyle intervention and dietary education
Initiate lifestyle intervention and dietary education provides essential information about the underlying cause and guides the most appropriate management strategy.
Start metformin if tolerated and no contraindication
Start metformin if tolerated and no contraindication based on evidence-based guidelines selecting the agent with the best efficacy and safety profile for your specific circumstances.
Add second agent if HbA1c remains above target at 3 months
Add second agent if HbA1c remains above target at 3 months using validated monitoring tools to confirm that the treatment target is being achieved effectively.
Escalate to triple therapy or insulin if targets not achieved
Escalate to triple therapy or insulin if targets not achieved at regular intervals to confirm sustained control and detect any emerging issues requiring management changes.
Annual complications screening for eyes feet kidneys and cardiovascular
Annual complications screening for eyes feet kidneys and cardiovascular to ensure all complications are identified early when intervention is most effective.
What to Expect
Your physician reviews your HbA1c trend, blood glucose diary, blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney function, and urine albumin-creatinine ratio. Eyes, feet, and cardiovascular system are examined as part of the annual diabetes complications review. Medications are adjusted to achieve your individualised HbA1c target while minimising hypoglycaemia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about diabetes mellitus management.
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