# Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre > Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre is a one-stop diabetes clinic in Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, led by Dr. Ridha Singh Gupta, Diabetologist and Family Physician. Diagnosis, treatment and the management of diabetes complications are offered under one roof, with on-site laboratory (Biochemistry and Hematology), eye screening, foot care, nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy and customised health checkups. The clinic treats Type 1, Type 2, gestational, uncontrolled and long-standing diabetes. ## Key facts - Doctor: Dr. Ridha Singh Gupta is a Diabetologist and Family Physician in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, with 15+ years of experience. She holds an M.B.B.S. (Gold Medalist), DNB from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and a Fellowship in Diabetes from Boston University, USA, and is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). - Address: Flat Number 33, GH 8, Sehyog Apartment, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110087 - Phone: +91-9971317999, 7982508662 (WhatsApp: +919971317999) - Email: ridha_singh@yahoo.com - Hours: Wed - Tues : 9.00 am - 8.00 pm, Sunday Closed - Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shantam+Diabetes+and+medical+centre&query_place_id=ChIJd9JOz2AEDTkRCM_SA_2quIY - Appointments: https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/appointment.html ## Services - [Complete Diabetes Care](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/complete-diabetes-care.html): Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre in Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, is a one-stop diabetes centre led by Dr. Ridha Singh Gupta, Diabetologist. Diagnosis, treatment and the management of diabetes complications happen under one roof, with laboratory, eye, foot, nutrition and physiotherapy units in the same clinic. - [Physiotherapy](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/physiotherapy.html): Physiotherapy at Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre, Paschim Vihar, is guided exercise for people with diabetes, under an experienced physiotherapist. Exercise has an insulin-like effect, reduces body fat and improves how the body processes glucose, so it is planned as part of diabetes care. - [Nutrition Dietetics](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/nutrition-dietetics.html): Nutrition and dietetics at Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre, Paschim Vihar, is customised diet counselling for outpatients and in-patients. Dieticians make a personalised, practical diet chart that is not resource-straining and that the patient and the caregivers both understand. - [Eye Unit](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/eye-unit.html): The Eye Unit at Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre, Paschim Vihar, does routine screening of the retina and other structures of the eye for people with diabetes, by qualified and experienced technicians and professionals, so eye problems caused by diabetes are looked for early. - [Foot Care](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/foot-care.html): The Foot Care unit at Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre, Paschim Vihar, offers total foot sensory and muscular assessment and analysis of blood flow in both feet, with advice from a trained podiatrist to prevent foot ulcers — because loss of sensation in the feet is a leading cause of foot amputation in people with diabetes. - [Laboratory Services](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/laboratory-services.html): The laboratory at Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre, Paschim Vihar, has advanced technology and fully automated walk-away systems in Biochemistry and Hematology. Having the laboratory inside the clinic means the tests needed for diabetes care are done in the same place as the consultation. - [Diabetes Health Product](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/diabetes-health-product.html): Diabetes Health Product is a service at Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre, Paschim Vihar: guidance given in consultation on fibre-rich foods that lower the risk of diabetes, and on established treatment such as Metformin, which most specialists recommend as first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes. - [Customised Health Checkup](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/customised-health-checkup.html): A customised health checkup at Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre, Paschim Vihar, is a health check built around the individual, because every person has a different clinical requirement. Your risk of developing a disease as a result of your way of life is taken into account when choosing the tests. ## Health articles Plain-language patient articles from the clinic's blog (https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/blog.html), written for people with diabetes and their families. - [Type 2 Diabetes: Early Signs You Should Not Ignore](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/blog/early-signs-of-type-2-diabetes.html): Type 2 diabetes often starts quietly. Knowing the early signs — and getting a simple blood test — helps you start treatment before complications begin. - [What to Eat With Diabetes: A Simple Plate Guide](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/blog/what-to-eat-with-diabetes-plate-guide.html): You do not need special foods to eat well with diabetes. A balanced plate — half vegetables, a quarter protein, a quarter whole grains — keeps sugar steadier. - [Diabetic Foot Care: A Daily Routine That Protects Your Feet](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/blog/diabetic-foot-care-daily-routine.html): Diabetes can reduce feeling and blood flow in the feet, so small injuries go unnoticed. Five minutes of care a day prevents most foot problems. - [HbA1c Test Explained: What Your Number Means](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/blog/hba1c-test-explained.html): HbA1c shows your average blood sugar over the last two to three months. Here is what the result means and how often to test. Topics: [Diabetes Basics](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/blog/category/diabetes-basics.html), [Diet & Nutrition](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/blog/category/diet-nutrition.html), [Complications & Care](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/blog/category/complications-care.html), [Tests & Monitoring](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/blog/category/tests-monitoring.html) ## About - [About the doctor](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/about-the-doctor.html): qualifications and experience of Dr. Ridha Singh Gupta - [About the clinic](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/about-the-clinic.html): the centre, its vision and mission - [About us](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/about-us.html) - [Our expertise](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/our-expertise.html): all eight units - [Contact](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/contact-us.html): address, map, phone and opening hours ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is the clinic? The clinic is at Flat Number 33, GH 8, Sehyog Apartment, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110087. A map and directions are on the contact page. ### What are the opening hours? Wed - Tues : 9.00 am - 8.00 pm, Sunday Closed Please telephone to confirm before travelling. ### Which services are available under one roof? Complete Diabetes Care, Physiotherapy, Nutrition Dietetics, the Eye Unit, Foot Care, Laboratory Services, Diabetes Health Products and Customised Health Checkups. ### Who will I see? Dr. Ridha Singh Gupta, Diabetologist & Family Physician, with an experience of 15+ years in these fields. She holds an M.B.B.S (Gold Medalist) and DNB from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, and a Fellowship in Diabetology from Boston University, USA. ### Is there a laboratory on site? Yes. The clinic has advanced technology and fully automated walk-away systems in the departments of Biochemistry and Hematology. ### Do you treat gestational diabetes? Yes. The clinic specialises in uncontrolled high sugar levels, and in gestation or diabetes recognised during pregnancy. Type 1 diabetes and diabetes of the youth are also managed. ### How do I book an appointment? Call +91-9971317999 or 7982508662, message us on WhatsApp, or send the appointment form on this site and we will call you back to confirm a time. ### What is diabetes? Diabetes is a long-term condition in which blood glucose (sugar) stays higher than normal, because the body does not make enough insulin or cannot use it well. Over time, uncontrolled sugar can affect the eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet and heart, which is why regular care and monitoring matter. ### Which types of diabetes are treated at Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre? Dr. Ridha Singh Gupta treats Type 1 diabetes and diabetes of the youth, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes (diabetes recognised during pregnancy), uncontrolled high sugar levels, and complicated or long-standing diabetes. ### When should I see a diabetologist? See a doctor if you notice increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, constant tiredness, blurred vision or wounds that heal slowly, if a test shows high sugar, or if your sugar stays uncontrolled on your current treatment. ### What should I bring to my first appointment? It helps to bring previous blood reports, prescriptions and a list of all the medicines you take, and any sugar readings you have recorded at home. ### Can diabetes complications be prevented? The risk of complications can be lowered by keeping sugar under control and by checking the eyes, feet and other organs regularly, so problems are found early. The clinic's eye and foot units exist for exactly this. ### How does exercise help diabetes? Exercise has an insulin-like effect: working muscles take up glucose from the blood. It also reduces body fat and improves how the body processes glucose over time. ### What kind of exercise is good for diabetes? Usually a mix of regular aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, and strength or resistance exercise, chosen according to your fitness and health. The physiotherapist sets what is right for you. ### Is exercise safe if I take insulin or diabetes tablets? Exercise lowers blood sugar, so people on insulin or some tablets may need to check their sugar and plan meals or doses around activity. Your doctor and physiotherapist will advise you before you start. ### I have knee or back pain. Can I still exercise? Often yes, with the right exercises. A physiotherapist can choose movements that put less strain on painful joints while still helping your sugar control. ### Do I have to stop eating rice or roti if I have diabetes? Not necessarily. Portion size, the kind of grain and what it is eaten with all matter. A dietician plans around the food you normally eat rather than removing it altogether. ### What is a diabetes diet chart? A daily plan of what to eat and when, made for your sugar levels, weight, routine and preferences. At Shantam it is personalised, practical and explained to both the patient and the caregivers. ### Which foods are good for people with diabetes? Fibre-rich foods help: non-starchy vegetables such as salad greens, broccoli and cauliflower, and natural products such as tomatoes and peppers. Your dietician will tell you which foods and portions suit you. ### Is diet counselling available for in-patients? Yes. The dieticians provide customised diet counselling for both outpatients and in-patients. ### Why do people with diabetes need eye checks? High blood sugar can damage the small blood vessels of the retina (diabetic retinopathy). Early changes often cause no symptoms, so routine screening is the way to find them in time. ### How often should my eyes be checked? Most people with diabetes are advised to have their eyes screened at least once a year, or more often if changes are found. Your doctor will advise the right interval for you. ### Is eye screening painful? No. Screening of the retina is not painful. If drops are used to widen the pupils, vision can stay blurred for a few hours, so it is wise not to drive straight afterwards. ### What does the eye unit check? Routine screening of the retina and other structures in the eye, carried out by qualified and well experienced technicians and professionals. ### Why is foot care so important in diabetes? Diabetes can reduce sensation in the feet, so a small cut or blister may go unnoticed and turn into an ulcer. Sensory loss is a leading cause of foot amputation in people with diabetes, and regular checks help prevent it. ### What does the diabetic foot assessment include? A comprehensive package with total foot sensory and muscular assessment, and analysis of blood flow in both feet using machines, with a thorough workup. ### How should I look after my feet at home? Check your feet every day, especially after a bath, for cuts, blisters, cracks or colour changes. Keep them clean and dry, especially between the toes, wear well-fitting footwear, avoid walking barefoot, and see the doctor about any wound that is not healing. ### What footwear is best for diabetic feet? Comfortable, well-fitting shoes that do not rub or press. The clinic's podiatrist can advise whether a change of footwear would help you. ### Which laboratory departments are available at the clinic? Biochemistry and Hematology, with advanced technology and fully automated walk-away systems. ### Which tests are commonly used to monitor diabetes? Common tests in diabetes care include fasting and post-meal blood sugar, HbA1c (the average sugar over about three months), kidney function and the lipid profile. The doctor decides which you need; ask the clinic which are done on site. ### Do I need to fast before a blood test? Some tests, such as fasting blood sugar and the lipid profile, need you to fast beforehand, while others do not. The clinic will tell you how to prepare when the test is advised. ### Why is an on-site laboratory useful? Tests and consultation happen in one place, so results can be read alongside your history without visiting a separate laboratory. ### Does the clinic sell diabetes products? Diabetes Health Product is a service rather than a shop: guidance on foods and on treatment, given as part of your consultation. ### Which fibre-rich foods help with diabetes? Natural products such as tomatoes, peppers and fruit from trees, and non-starchy vegetables such as salad greens, broccoli and cauliflower. Fibre-rich foods support weight reduction and lower the risk of diabetes. ### What is Metformin? Metformin is a tried and tested medication used for many years to treat type 2 diabetes, recommended by most specialists as first-line treatment. It is affordable, safe, effective and well tolerated by the vast majority. ### Will Metformin suit me? Whether a medicine suits you depends on your health and your other conditions, so it is prescribed only after your doctor has assessed you. ### What is a customised health checkup? A health check suited to an individual's needs, recognising that everybody has a different clinical requirement. Your risk of developing a disease or condition as a result of your way of life is taken into account. ### What is the glucose screening test? You drink a fluid that contains glucose, and one hour later blood is drawn to check your glucose level. A typical result is 140 mg/dL or lower; if it is higher, a glucose tolerance test is needed. ### How is it different from a fixed health package? A fixed package gives everyone the same tests. A customised checkup chooses tests for your age, history and lifestyle, so what is checked is relevant to you. ### Who should consider a health checkup for diabetes? People with a family history of diabetes, those who are overweight or inactive, and women advised glucose screening in pregnancy are among those who benefit from checking early. ## Optional - [Photo gallery](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/gallery.html) - [Video talks](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/video.html) - [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhBZZ0GM_EyEhAyf-lyVJg) - [Sitemap: every page](https://www.shantamdiabetes.org/sitemap.html) ## About this website The Shantam Diabetes website was designed and developed by WebKeyIndia, a website design, development and digital marketing company in New Delhi working since 2008 (https://www.webkeyindia.com/). 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