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# Diabetologist

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## Definition

A diabetologist is a physician specialising in diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus and related metabolic conditions.

## Extended

Many Indian diabetologists initiate and monitor GLP-1 receptor agonists as part of comprehensive type 2 diabetes and obesity care, following RSSDI guidelines. Endocrinologists, internal medicine specialists, and cardiologists may also lead GLP-1 prescribing depending on your comorbidities and existing care team. In India, these concepts appear in RSSDI and ICMR guidance for type 2 diabetes and obesity care—always confirm details with your prescribing physician.

## Learn more

[Full guide](https://www.kesho.health/blog/how-to-talk-to-doctor-glp-1-india) · [MD](https://www.kesho.health/md/blog/how-to-talk-to-doctor-glp-1-india)

## Related terms

- [endocrinologist](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/endocrinologist)
- [internal-medicine-specialist](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/internal-medicine-specialist)
- [cardiologist](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/cardiologist)
- [type-2-diabetes](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/type-2-diabetes)
- [rssdi](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/rssdi)