Question 1

How do I book an appointment?

Accepted Answer

You can request an appointment on WhatsApp, by telephone, or through the appointment page on this website. Share your name, preferred clinic and a suitable time, and the clinic will confirm the details with you.

Question 2

Does Dr. Mahboob Ahmad offer online consultation?

Accepted Answer

Online consultations may be available for suitable follow-up and non-urgent concerns. Please contact the clinic to check current availability and whether an online consultation is appropriate for your situation.

Question 3

What should I bring to my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Bring any recent laboratory reports, a list of your current medicines (or the medicines themselves), your glucose readings if you monitor at home, and details of any previous diagnoses. This helps the doctor understand your situation quickly.

Question 4

Should I stop eating before a diabetes appointment?

Accepted Answer

Do not fast unless you have been specifically asked to. If a fasting blood test is needed, the clinic will tell you in advance. If you take insulin or diabetes tablets, do not skip meals or medicines just for the visit, ask the clinic if you are unsure.

Question 5

Can I stop my medicine after joining a lifestyle program?

Accepted Answer

No, do not stop insulin or any prescribed medicine on your own. For some people, medication can be reduced over time under medical supervision as their condition improves, but that is a clinical decision made with the doctor, based on your own results.

Question 6

Does the doctor treat type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Please contact the clinic to discuss your specific diagnosis and whether the doctor can support your care or refer you appropriately. Type 1 diabetes always requires insulin and specialist input.

Question 7

Is treatment available in Urdu?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Consultations can be held in Urdu, Punjabi or English, and this website is available in both Urdu and English so you can read health information in the language you are most comfortable with.

Question 8

What is HbA1c?

Accepted Answer

HbA1c is a blood test that reflects your average blood sugar over roughly the past two to three months. It helps the doctor understand how well your diabetes is controlled over time, rather than at a single moment.

Question 9

When should someone seek urgent medical care?

Accepted Answer

Seek urgent care for symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, fainting, very high or very low blood sugar, persistent vomiting, or any symptom that feels severe or rapidly worsening. This website is not an emergency service, go to your nearest emergency department or call your local emergency service.

Question 10

Are clinic timings the same every day?

Accepted Answer

Timings can differ between clinics and days, and may change. Please check the clinics page or contact the clinic to confirm the current schedule before you travel.

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