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Diabetes is not just an ordinary chronic disease.Under certain conditions, diabetes can turn into a life -threatening medical emergency in a matter of minutes, one of which is during a surge in blood sugar levels (
hyperglycemia
).
This condition requires emergency treatment such as in the 24 -hour emergency service Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta with international standard.Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta has a team of specialist specialist in internal medicine, standby, and is in the hospital for 24 hours to provide fast and appropriate treatment.
Specialist Internal Medicine Diseases Endocrine, Metabolic, and Diabetes Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta, Dr.Herry Nursetiyanto, Sp.PD-KEMD, FINASIM, CONDITION
hyperglycemia
or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a condition when the body lacks insulin so that sugar cannot be used as energy and the body produces toxic ketones.
According to him, this condition can occur in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, especially if you forget to take insulin drugs, while sick or infections, or adolescents whose diabetes has not been controlled.
“The symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing, weakness, disorders of consciousness, and can lead to death,” he said.
Internal Medicine Specialist in Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta, Dr.Haryadi Wijaya, SpPD, FINASIM, emphasized that the condition of DKA could not be handled independently at home.
“DKA must be brought immediately to the Emergency Department (IGD) if these symptoms appear, especially if the patient looks confused or difficult to wake up,” he said.
When conditions occur, patients who experience DKA can immediately take it to the 24 -hour emergency service Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta with specialist in internal medicine who is in the hospital for 24 hours.Not only that this service is supported by anesthetic specialist doctors who are also standby to handle cases that require surgical or further treatment.
Patients can contact the Call Center 150990 or Emergency Call in the Mycare application owned by Mayapada Hospital.
Hospital Director Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta, dr.Fiktorius Kuludong, MM explained, all emergency services in Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta had international standard and referred to the accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI).
He added, at the Polyclinic service, doctors were available from 08.00 WIB until 21.00 WIB, while at night from 20.00 WIB to 08.00 WIB.With a full 24 -hour schedule, medical treatment can still be given without time lag.
“Our team of specialist doctors and subspecialists are on standby 24 hours, including in the handling of emergency conditions in diabetes patients, such as hyperglycemia,” explained Dr.Fiktor.
Doctor Fiktor explained, the emergency department in diabetes patients can develop very fast and requires timely medical responses and coordinated.
“Therefore, we ensure patient safety (patient safety) and patient convenience through responsive emergency services with rapid and easy access, supported by experienced medical teams and complete facilities, and prioritize patients’ centered approaches (Patient-Centered Care),” he said.
Not only that, patients can also prevent the risk of diabetes by conducting free blood sugar checks at the Sugar Clinic Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta that provides screening services for the risk of Prediabetes/Diabetes with AI, blood sugar examination, consultation with doctors, to comprehensive diabetes management to maintain healthy metabolism.
To find out more about Mayapada Hospital health service information can be done in the Health Articles & Tips on Mycare.There is also a personal health feature that is connected to Google Fit or Health Access to count the number of footsteps, the number of calories burning, heartbeat, and BMI.
Download the Mycare application now, and collect reward points for service discounts in all Mayapada Hospital units.
(Ory/Ory)
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