Diabetes
Learn about symptoms, modern diagnostic methods, and advanced treatment protocols available in China's top medical centers.
Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective insulin utilization. There are two main types: Type 1 (autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells) and Type 2 (insulin resistance). In our partner clinics in Beijing and Shanghai, we use a multidisciplinary approach involving endocrinologists, diabetologists, nutritionists, and podiatrists to provide comprehensive diabetes care.
Advanced Diagnostics in China
Accurate diagnosis is the first step toward effective treatment. Our hospitals offer:
- Glucose Tolerance Test: Assessing glucose metabolism.
- HbA1c Testing: Measuring average glucose over 3 months.
- Autoantibody Testing: Distinguishing between diabetes types.
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Tracking glucose trends.
Treatment Options
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve insulin therapy, oral medications, lifestyle changes, or an integrative approach combining Western medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to regulate blood sugar and prevent complications.
- Insulin Therapy: For Type 1 and some Type 2 patients.
- Oral Medications: Metformin, sulfonylureas, and other agents.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Diet and exercise programs.
- Integrative TCM: Herbs to help regulate glucose metabolism.
