Diabetes and hypertension clinic, Surgimed Hospital Lahore is an established, organized and well equipped clinic follows the protocols of ADA (American Diabetic Association) and National Institute of Health Services USA.

 Diabetes is a chronic illness in which the blood sugar levels are raised. It manifests as increased thirst and appetite, muscle weakness, increased urination, weight loss and some very serious long-term complications like heart (e.g. angina and heart failure), kidneys (requiring dialysis), eyes (the eye sight may be impaired) and the nerves (sensations may be lost causing infected foot ulcers which may lead to leg amputations).

Hypertension or high blood pressure (silent killer) is another major problem, which occurs either in collaboration or independent of Diabetes. Its damaging effects on the body organs are same as that of Diabetes.

Recent medical research has demonstrated that the key to prevent or minimize these complications is tight glycemic control i.e. strict control of blood sugar levels and to control high blood pressure. This can be achieved by:

•  A balance diet

• Regular physical activity/ exercise

• Appropriate and regular medication

• Following the doctor’s advice

• Regular monitoring of blood glucose (sugar) levels

• Regular eye check up as well as dental (for Diabetics)

A major population of our community is suffering from these dreadful diseases. These diseases do not harm anyone over a period of days and months but do harm in years if remained uncontrolled.

Quiet often the Diabetic and the hypertensive patients develop some complications like cataract, foot ulcers, infections, vaginal infections, heart problem etc for which they need a consultant’s opinion from that particular specialty. The patients can achieve this multidisciplinary approach care from the leading consultants of these particular specialties in the Surgimed Hospital.

Surgimed Hospital is 114-bedded hospital in private sector affiliated to Lahore Medical & Dental College, visited by leading consultants of the teaching hospitals for their private patients. This hospital house; medical, surgical, neurology, cardiology, obstetrical/ gynecological, orthopedics, E.N.T, urology and pediatrics department as well as equipped 20 bedded ICU/CCU.

A thorough record of patient’s clinical history and physical examination as well as laboratory tests/ investigations are kept in the physician office. A proper protocol has been designed for the patient and it includes the following: 

1. Blood sugar random/ fasting

2. Blood pressure measurement

3. Body weight and height

4. Monofilament test

5. Complete urine examination

6. Urine microalbuminuria

7. Body fat analysis

8. Hemoglobin A1C

9. Complete Blood Count

10. Dental examination

11. Complete physical checkup

12. Diet plan by dietician

13. Diabetic foot care

14. Orthostatic hypotension

15. Disease oriented information/ brochure 

16. Management of sexual dysfunction

17. Complete lipid profile 

18. Urea and creatinine