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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
20722
General therapeutic rehabilitation
0.00
The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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The University Hospital Oldenburg is a multidisciplinary medical complex offering top-notch services of the European standard. The hospital has 20 specialized departments, 15 highly specialized centers, and more than 10 institutes. The hospital provides services in almost all areas of modern medicine: general and abdominal surge
The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
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University Hospital Ulm
University Hospital Ulm
Overall rating8.73571 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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Luisenhospital Aachen
Luisenhospital Aachen
Overall rating10 / 10
The Luisenhospital Aachen is a modern health facility that offers top-class European-standard service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of RWTH Aachen University, which provides patients with access to innovations in diagnosis and treatment. The hospital first opened its doors to patients in 1967 and has been carrying
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Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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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