Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Acute complications include diabetic ketoacidosis and nonketotic hyperosmolar coma. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney failure, foot ulcers and damage to the eyes.

Our standard examination includes:

• 2 hour-long consultations with a diabetes specialist (endocrinologist)
• Blood samples, testing for: urea concentration , creatinine levels, general cholesterol levels, triglyceride, density of lipoprotein cholesterol, glutamate transferase, aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamin transferase, haemoglobin levels, glucagon and thyrotropin levels); as well as for proteins and creatinine in urine

Price: 1’650 CHF

Depending on what stage the diabetes is at, an additional consultation and tests with an ophthalmologist can be arranged –  650 CHF

* When booking a diabetic examination, please specify the patient’s age, weight, type of diabetes, as well as how long the patient suffered from diabetes.