According to the International Diabetes Federation, in 2014, over 16,300 adults in Sri Lanka died as a result of diabetes, the number of cases of diabetes stood at 1.1 million and diabetes prevalence among adults (between 20 and 79 years) was 8.3% – demonstrating the seriousness of the medical condition.
Recognizing therefore that ‘diabetes needs to be managed every single day’ and that the most common issues leading to complications with diabetes are the failure of the patients to follow-up with their doctors and lack of understanding of blood sugar targets, Healthy Life Clinic now offers an annual diabetes check-up, the SMART D comprehensive diabetes management solution, as well as a prevention package.
The clinic – located at No. 10, Deal Place A, Duplication Road, Colombo 3 and which possesses 10 years of expertise in tackling diabetes having initially specialized as a diabetes clinic – offers substantial discounts for these packages in up to mid December, in commemoration of the clinic’s 10th anniversary and the World Diabetes Day – which fell on 14th November this year.
“One can easily prevent diabetes or lead a fruitful and energetic life with diabetes by following a structured approach and regular check-ups – which is strongly encouraged by the diabetes-related packages that we offer,” Chief Consultant of Healthy Life Clinic, Dr. Kayathri Periasamy said.
“Since its inception, diabetes has been the primary focus of our clinic and we hope that the special packages and discounts will encourage patients to take the initial step to comprehensively tackle diabetes.”
The Healthy Life Clinic’s annual diabetes check-up examines patients for diabetes control, Lipid profile, and Thyroid test and includes checks for any complications such as the eye check with the Ophthalmologist, foot care and assessment, nerves and heart and kidney assessment.
Up to mid December, the price of the annual check-up has been reduced by Rs. 3,000 to only Rs. 5,600.
SMART D, a unique brainchild of the Healthy Life Clinic, is intended to be a ‘passport’ to a simple, structured, evidence-based, healthy life with diabetes.
It provides a complete assessment of diabetes and complications (as in the annual diabetes check-up), education and support, a structured follow-up plan with reminders from the clinic, consultation with the doctor every three months, Sugar control and lipid profile tests every three months and access to all the important necessities for managing diabetes – such as free a glucometer, discounted gym facilities with physio and exercise therapists, dieticians advice and follow-up, diabetes supplements and diabetes footwear.
The single annual payment for SMART D has been brought down to only Rs. 27,000 up to mid December.
Healthy Life Clinic is able to provide these facilities in partnership with Revival Physiotherapy Clinic, DSI Nirogi footwear, Healthguard Pharmacies and Sunshine Healthcare.
The prevention package targets those who do not have diabetes and who are keen not to get it, or those who are concerned that they may have diabetes.
It covers a fasting and after meal blood sugar, lipid profile, and blood pressure tests, body fat assessment and dietician advice.