Type 2 Diabetes
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Type 2 Diabetes in Mexico
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in Mexico, considered a national epidemiological emergency. At El Doctor we have 3,405 registered specialists who treat this condition throughout the country.
Specialists who treat it
The professionals who most frequently address type 2 diabetes are general practitioners (2,219), dietitians (708), endocrinologists (150), obesity specialists (80), and clinical analysts (38). Comprehensive management usually requires a multidisciplinary team that includes metabolic control and a nutrition plan.
Where to find specialists
The cities with the greatest availability of specialists are Mexico City (680), Chihuahua (380), Aguascalientes (355), Cancun (292), and Mexicali (153).
Consultation cost
The average consultation price for type 2 diabetes specialists is approximately $552 MXN, according to data from our platform.
Source: El Doctor database (eldoctor.com.mx), updated to March 2026. This information is for guidance only and does not replace professional medical consultation. Always consult a specialist to obtain a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Data on 25,400 doctors who treat type 2 diabetes
Which specialist treats type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes should be evaluated by a general practitioner, with follow-up from an endocrinologist, a nutritionist, or a diabetes specialist; a weight and nutrition specialist or a clinical lab analyst may also be involved. You can book with the right specialist if you have excessive thirst, fatigue, or slow-healing wounds. Weight and diet management is a central part of care.
Related symptoms
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in type 2 diabetes
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes in Mexico
Which doctor treats type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes should be evaluated by a general practitioner, with follow-up from an endocrinologist, a nutritionist, or a diabetes specialist; a weight and nutrition specialist or a clinical lab analyst may also be involved. You can book with the right specialist if you have excessive thirst, fatigue, or slow-healing wounds. Weight and diet management is a central part of care.