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Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

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Best hospitals and doctors for diabetes mellitus type 2 treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2
3110
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2
6772.57
Stem cell therapy for diabetes melitus
22171.4
General therapeutic rehabilitation
0.00
The Hospital Neuperlach Munich provides modern medical services of the highest quality. The medical center is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and therefore it can offer its patients innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods available only in the best German hospitals. The medical complex o
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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University Hospital Essen

University Hospital Essen

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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About the disease

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is the most common type of diabetes and is more common in people over 45 years of age. It develops in people with insulin resistance, meaning that the cells of their body are unable to use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that is required for turning glucose from the food we eat into energy, and is produced by the pancreas.

Diabetes mellitus type 2 develops when the pancreas starts to produce more insulin than is required because glucose is not being absorbed into the cells properly. As a result, sugar starts to build up in the blood.

WebMD reports that there are 27 million people with diabetes mellitus type 2 in the USA alone. Although the exact cause of diabetes had not been identified, there are many factors which can lead to the development of this condition. Having a genetic predisposition is considered to be one of the factors, along with obesity and being generally overweight. People with abdominal obesity are in the highest risk group. In fact, obesity is one of the reasons why diabetes mellitus type 2 can even develop in children. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly are the best ways to prevent diabetes. In fact, losing just 10% of initial excessive weight lowers the risk of developing diabetes in the future by 50%, which clearly demonstrates how much being overweight damages the functioning of internal organs.

People who suffer from high blood pressure or have high cholesterol levels are in the risk group as well. This can cause the communication between cells and the pancreas to go wrong, which can lead to other organs becoming damaged. 

In some cases, an individual may not even know they have diabetes mellitus type 2, as the symptoms may be very mild for a long time. According to WebMD, this applies to around 8 million people.

Symptoms

  • Excessive thirstiness
  • Frequent urination
  • Tingling in hands/feet
  • Numbness in hands/feet
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Cuts/bruising take longer to heal

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will ask the patient if they have experienced the symptoms listed above.
  • The doctor will ask the patient whether any of their relatives have diabetes.
  • A blood test measures the glucose levels in the blood. This may be repeated several times over a few weeks to see if the patient’s glucose levels fluctuate.
  • A glucose tolerance test measures how well the patient’s body handles sugar. The patient’s glucose levels are measured before and after drinking a sweet drink. If their glucose levels go up drastically, it is a clear indication of diabetes mellitus type 2.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment such as medications and insulin therapy can be effective in controlling the patient’s glucose levels.
  • Maintaining a healthy diet, and doing regular exercise, is not only vital for preventing diabetes, but also for keeping it in check.
  • Many people do not need to take medications for diabetes if they drastically change their lifestyle to a healthy one.   
  • Controlling blood sugar is important in keeping diabetes at bay. It can also help the patient and their doctor know if the treatment plan needs to be changed at any time.
  • Medications that control blood pressure can be prescribed as well if a person has high blood pressure.
  • Checking all other organs, especially the eyes, heart, liver and kidneys, are important to avoid complications.
  • Avoiding injuries is also important, because the healing process is longer in people with diabetes.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko