Examination and treatment of diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus ("sugar disease") is a metabolic disorder in which the blood sugar level is permanently elevated is. The cause is either an insulin deficiency or a reduced effect of insulin.

The most common forms are:

• Type 1 diabetes – mostly due to absolute insulin deficiency

• Type 2 diabetes – often associated with insulin resistance and metabolic disorders

• Gestational diabetes

Typical symptoms include:

• excessive thirst

• frequent urination

• fatigue and exhaustion

• concentration problems

• weight changes

• poor wound healing

Common risk factors are:

• Overweight

• Physical inactivity

• unhealthy diet

• genetic predisposition

• Metabolic disorders

The diagnostic workup may include:

• Blood sugar measurements

• Long-term blood sugar value (HbA1c)

• Blood tests

• Internal medicine examination

• Metabolic analysis

At the beginning, there is a detailed discussion about symptoms, previous illnesses, and risk factors. Subsequently, individually necessary examinations are carried out.

The therapy depends on the type and severity of the disease and can include:

• dietary changes

• weight loss

• exercise

• Drug therapy

• Insulin therapy

• Regular check-ups

Especially type 2 diabetes can often be:

• Healthy diet

• Regular exercise

• Weight control

• early prevention

positively influenced or delayed.

Well-managed diabetes helps to prevent secondary diseases such as:

• Cardiovascular diseases

• Nerve damage

• Kidney problems

• Vascular damage

to prevent.

Helpful measures are:

• balanced diet

• regular physical activity

• avoidance of overweight

• consistent medication intake

• regular blood sugar checks

The costs depend on the scope of diagnostics and therapy. An initial consultation (depending on the required examination) costs from € 290 to € 350.

The Exact prices will be provided in a personal consultation..

Because these are medical examinations and treatments, a (partial) coverage of costs by the health insurance is often possible.

At JUVENIS you benefit from modern metabolic diagnostics, individual care, and experienced specialists. Through targeted therapy and prevention concepts, your blood sugar is optimally adjusted and the risk of secondary diseases is reduced.