In recognition of the tremendous public health burden of diabetes and a need for providing multi-disciplinary coordinated care under one roof, Sitaram Bhartia has established a Diabetes Center in 2001.
The Diabetes Center at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research is the first of its kind in the country and provides world-class care to ensure the best possible health for each person with diabetes. In the Center a team of health professionals comprising a physician, dietician, diabetes educator, physiotherapist and ophthalmologist work collaboratively to evolve a treatment plan that is practical for each person. The philosophy of care is to empower people so that they can self-manage their diabetes on a day-to-day basis in a way that incorporates their preference for food and lifestyle. The Center also addresses issues such as stress management, role of family members, depression and sexual dysfunction to help improve the overall wellbeing of the person. Care is usually provided using a structured approach of varying durations as mentioned below. The satisfaction data of the centre shows ninety percent of the patients rating it as excellent.

“We teach patients how they can evolve a treatment plan that helps achieve good diabetes control without compromising their quality of life.”
- Dr. A. S. Lata, Senior Consultant Diabetologist

Salient Features

• Diabetes care as per the latest guidelines of the American Diabetes Association and the International Diabetes Federation (Europe)
• Comprehensive investigations for early detection and treatment of diabetic complications
• Goal-oriented management of blood glucose, lipids and blood pressure to help prevent or delay diabetes complications
• Extensive diabetes self-management training on the interaction between food, physical activity and insulin action and the effect on blood glucose control
• Use of self-monitoring of blood glucose for optimizing diabetes control

Standard Program (8-10 weeks)

The standard program is designed to allow adequate time
for making adjustments to the treatment plan for achieving effective diabetes control.
Consultations

• 4 consultations with a physician
• 4 consultations with a dietician
• 4 consultations with a diabetes educator
• 1-2 consultations with a physiotherapist
• 1-2 consultations with an ophthalmologist

Investigations

• Blood sugar F & PP (1st & 4th visit)
• HbA1c (1st & 4th visit)
• Hemogram with ESR
• Plasma Sodium and Potassium
• Plasma Lipid Profile
• Liver function tests
• Kidney function tests (urea, creatinine and urinary protein)
• Thyroid function test (TSH)
• Urine routine and microscopic examination
• Cardiac function test (ECG and TMT or Echo-Doppler)
• Ultrasound of the abdomen
• Chest X-ray
• Monofilament test

Out-of-towners Program (2 weeks)

This program is designed for people who stay out of Delhi and are unable to take the standard program. Typically there are 2-3 consultations each with a physician, dietician, educator, and one consultation with a physiotherapist and ophthalmologist. All investigations of the standard program except the repeat HbA1c and blood glucose tests of visit 4 are included.

Annual Program (1 year)

This is a full-year program that allows for ongoing treatment with the number of visits tailored to the needs of the individual. All investigations of the standard program plus more are included.

Consultations

• 6 consultations with a physician
• 4-6 consultations with a dietician
• 4-6 consultations with a diabetes educator
• 1-2 consultations with a physiotherapist
• 1-2 consultations with an ophthalmologist