Sugar specialist (diabetes doctor) consultation with Dr. Sanjay Sachdev — MD Internal Medicine, 25+ years. Friends Colony East and Maharani Bagh. Every HbA1c, CGM and insulin dose reviewed with you.
Type 1, Type 2, prediabetes, gestational diabetes, steroid-induced, post-transplant and MODY — all managed at both clinics. CGM setup, insulin titration, GLP-1 initiation (Ozempic, Mounjaro), and complication screening (nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy).
Reversal-first for early sugar problems
For pre-diabetes and early Type 2 patients — structured weight loss, resistance training, protein-first nutrition, GLP-1 support where indicated, and a staged medication de-escalation. HbA1c targets are written down at visit 1 and tracked quarterly.
First-visit workflow
45–60 minute consultation with a senior internist — full history, medication review, previous reports read, examination (BP, BMI, waist, foot check), ECG if indicated, and a written care plan explaining every drug and every red flag. Same doctor at every follow-up.
Home collection for sugar tests
HbA1c, fasting/PP glucose, urine microalbumin, lipid, LFT, KFT — all with home collection across Friends Colony, Maharani Bagh, Defence Colony, GK, Lajpat Nagar and adjoining South Delhi areas. Reports reviewed at the follow-up, not left as PDFs.
Frequently asked
5 answers
Who is a sugar specialist doctor near me in South Delhi?+
Dr. Sanjay Sachdev — MD Internal Medicine, 25+ years — is a senior 'sugar doctor' (diabetes specialist) at Friends Colony East (C-58) and Maharani Bagh (E-64). Every HbA1c, CGM download and insulin dose is reviewed with the patient — not just written on a slip.
What does a sugar specialist do?+
'Sugar specialist' and 'diabetes specialist' mean the same thing — a doctor who manages blood sugar, HbA1c, oral drugs, insulin, GLP-1s (Ozempic, Mounjaro), CGMs, and diabetes complications (neuropathy, kidney, retinopathy screening).
How do I know if my sugar is high?+
Common symptoms: increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound healing, recurrent infections. Confirm with fasting glucose, HbA1c and urine analysis — home collection available. Diabetes is diagnosed at HbA1c ≥6.5% or fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL.
How much does a sugar specialist consultation cost?+
First consult ₹2,500–₹3,500 (45–60 minutes). Follow-ups ₹1,500. HbA1c ₹550. Full diabetes panel ~₹2,500 with home collection.
Can high sugar be reversed?+
For pre-diabetes and early Type 2 — yes, HbA1c can often be brought back to non-diabetic range with structured weight loss, resistance training, protein-first nutrition, GLP-1 support where indicated, and staged medication de-escalation.