The Adult Young Diabetes Clinic, initiated in 2009, is a once-weekly clinic aimed at empowering young adults with diabetes by equipping them with the knowledge and skills required for effective diabetes self-management. The clinic focuses on the prevention and management of hypoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic emergencies, while also supporting patients in coping with the psychosocial challenges of living with diabetes. The primary focus of the clinic is individuals with Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
In addition, the clinic has a dedicated team with expertise in the diagnosis and management of other forms of diabetes affecting young individuals, including maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), lipodystrophic diabetes, diabetes secondary to diseases of the exocrine pancreas, Type 2 diabetes in the young, and syndromic causes of diabetes.
Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary team comprising endocrinologists, diabetes educators, and a dietitian. The team provides individualized diabetes management plans through a structured care program that emphasizes diabetes self-management support and addresses barriers to effective self-care. Family members are actively involved in the care process to enhance support and improve long-term outcomes.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, peer group meetings were an integral part of clinic visits. These interactions among individuals with Type 1 diabetes and their families fostered peer support, reduced feelings of isolation, and enhanced self-confidence. Ongoing support is also provided through a 24-hour helpline and teleconsultation services, ensuring continuity of care as and when required.
Type-1 Diabetes Clinic
Outpatient Clinic : Wednesday
8:00am to 12:30pm
The adult young diabetes clinic is a once weekly clinic designed to empower young adults with diabetes with the knowledge and skills required for diabetes self-management, managing hypoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic crisis, and to cope better with diabetes. The focus group of this clinic is patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. We also have a dedicated team interested in the diagnosis and management of other types of diabetes in young individuals such as - Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY), lipodystrophic diabetes, diabetes due to diseases of the exocrine pancreas, type 2 diabetes in the young and syndromic causes of diabetes. Our multidisciplinary team comprising of diabetes educators, dietician, and endocrinologists provide individualized diabetes management plans through a structured program that provides diabetes self-management support, and helps patients overcome the barriers in self-management. We also involve the patient’s families to support in diabetes management.
In the pre-covid era we had peer group meetings during the clinic visits of the patients. Interaction of people with type-1 diabetes and their families with peers helps them overcome the feeling of loneliness and enhances self-confidence. We also provide guidance to our patients through a 24-hour helpline and through tele-consultations as and when needed.
