Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease in which the body does not use insulin properly, which causes elevated blood glucose levels over time.
Common symptoms: It may go without discomfort for a long time, or present with intense thirst, frequent urination, tiredness, constant hunger or blurred vision.
Associated complications: When it is not controlled, over time it can affect various organs, among them the kidneys, the eyes, the nerves and the heart, which is why its follow-up is important.
Which specialist treats it? It is usually cared for comprehensively by several professionals; when there is kidney involvement, the nephrologist takes part in caring for kidney function. If you have symptoms or risk factors, a medical evaluation helps guide the most appropriate management for your case.
Data on 97 doctors who treat type 2 diabetes mellitus
Which specialist treats type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Type 2 diabetes, when it affects kidney function, may require follow-up with a nephrologist, a specialist in managing the kidney complications associated with this disease. Consult this specialist if you have diabetes and notice changes in your urine or swelling.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Octavio Rene García Flores
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Frequently asked questions
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease in which the body does not use insulin properly, which causes elevated blood glucose levels over time.
Which doctor treats type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Type 2 diabetes, when it affects kidney function, may require follow-up with a nephrologist, a specialist in managing the kidney complications associated with this disease. Consult this specialist if you have diabetes and notice changes in your urine or swelling.