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Diabetologists treat? Diabetes Type I Diabetes Type II Complications of diabetes Treatment for diabetes Treatment of diabetes usually involves a multidisciplinary team. The diabetologist coordinates diabetic educators, nurses, podiatrists, ophthalmologists and renal physicians to educate, treat and monitor a patient. Treatment usually involves medications either orally or insulin injections. What to expect at your first visit with a diabetologist History Your diabetologist will ask about your diabetes in detail. They will ask about: Current symptoms Duration of illness Complications of diabetes Level of control you have had Other illnesses Medications Allergies Social history Examination Your diabetologist will perform a general examination but will particularly focus on searching for complications related to your diabetes. These generally involve the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels), the eyes (retinal vessels), kidneys and nerves. Specialty areas of interest Paediatric diabetes Associated tests Blood tests Blood glucose measurement Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C) Urine protein collection Fluorescein retinal angiography

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