DIABETES SPECIALIST – DHA LAHORE
Expert management of Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes and all diabetic complications at DHA Lahore. Personalised treatment plans, Ozempic, and long-term care.
ذیابیطس ایک دائمی بیماری ہے جس میں خون میں شکر کی مقدار بڑھ جاتی ہے۔ ڈاکٹر رضوان نیازی اس مرض کی تشخیص، علاج اور پیچیدگیوں سے بچاؤ کے لیے جدید طریقوں سے مدد کرتے ہیں، جن میں Ozempic اور دیگر نئی ادویات شامل ہیں۔
SPECIALIST CARE
Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body cannot regulate blood glucose effectively. Without proper management, persistently high blood sugar damages blood vessels, nerves, kidneys, eyes, and the heart over time.
Specialist diabetes care goes beyond simply prescribing medications. It involves identifying the type of diabetes, assessing existing organ damage, optimising metabolic control, and preventing long-term complications through a structured, personalised plan.
Dr. Rizwan Niazi provides comprehensive diabetes assessment and management at his clinic in DHA Lahore, using the latest evidence-based treatments including GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Mounjaro.
These symptoms or situations require a specialist endocrinologist, not general blood sugar monitoring alone.
HbA1c above 7% or fasting glucose consistently above 7 mmol/L despite lifestyle changes and initial medications.
Unexplained rapid weight loss (Type 1) or progressive weight gain with worsening glucose control.
Visual changes, tingling, or numbness in hands and feet can indicate early diabetic complications affecting eyes and nerves.
Recurrent urinary infections, skin infections, or wounds that do not heal normally are common signs of poorly controlled diabetes.
Specialist assessment and management for all types of diabetes and related complications.
GLP-1 THERAPY
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist injection approved for Type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood sugar, reduces cardiovascular risk, and often leads to significant weight loss as an added benefit.
Dr. Rizwan Niazi assesses whether Ozempic or an alternative GLP-1 medication is appropriate for each patient based on their individual metabolic profile, other conditions, and treatment goals.
All prescriptions based on individual assessment. Not suitable for Type 1 diabetes.
Book a diabetes assessment at DHA Lahore. Includes HbA1c review, complication screening, and a personalised management plan.
General practitioners manage early or uncomplicated diabetes well. But when glucose control is difficult, complications are developing, or newer medications are needed, an endocrinologist provides a level of metabolic expertise that makes a decisive difference.
Full HbA1c, fasting lipids, kidney function, urine albumin, eye referral, foot assessment and cardiovascular risk stratification in one structured visit.
GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Mounjaro), SGLT-2 inhibitors, and structured insulin regimens – all tailored to your metabolic needs.
Monitoring kidneys, eyes, nerves, and feet before damage becomes irreversible is the cornerstone of good diabetes care.
If your blood sugar has been elevated for more than 3 months, you are taking diabetes medication, or you have a family history of complications – a specialist review is the right step.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells. It requires lifelong insulin. Type 2 diabetes occurs when cells become resistant to insulin or the pancreas doesn’t produce enough. Type 2 is more common and can often be managed with lifestyle changes, oral medications, and injectable treatments like Ozempic.
The main tests are fasting blood glucose, HbA1c (which reflects average blood sugar over 3 months), and the oral glucose tolerance test. Dr. Rizwan Niazi also performs a full metabolic panel including kidney function, lipids, urine albumin, and thyroid tests to assess overall metabolic health alongside diabetes status.
Yes. Ozempic (semaglutide) is available and prescribed at Dr. Rizwan Niazi’s clinic in DHA Lahore for eligible patients with Type 2 diabetes. It is assessed as part of a full diabetes review and is only prescribed where clinically appropriate. See the Ozempic page for detailed information on eligibility, dosing, and cost.
Yes, if poorly managed over years. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure (diabetic nephropathy), adult-onset blindness (retinopathy), and non-traumatic leg amputation (diabetic foot). Regular specialist monitoring and good glucose control prevent or delay these complications. Early intervention is highly effective.
Reducing refined carbohydrates and sugary drinks, increasing physical activity (particularly after meals), maintaining a healthy weight, and eating consistent, portion-controlled meals all improve glucose control. Dr. Rizwan Niazi provides structured dietary and lifestyle guidance as part of each diabetes care plan.
No referral is required. You can book directly via WhatsApp or phone. Dr. Rizwan Niazi sees patients at Suit# 154 CCA, DD, near Nadra office, DHA Phase 4, Lahore, Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM. WhatsApp: 0300 6088807.