All Austrian Health Insurance Funds & Private
Group-Practice Internist-Nord.at
Syeda | Gregor | Kowatschitsch | Al Bahloul
Sopira | Pakzad | Promintzer-Schifferl
Specialists for Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Diabetology and Hepatology
Diabetes Consultation in Vienna at our Group-Practice
At our diabetes-practice, we offer comprehensive and individually tailored care for patients with diabetes.
Severe forms of diabetes are treated in our diabetes-practice by specialists in internal medicine with additional qualifications in endocrinology and diabetology—working closely with our certified nursing staff and dietitian.
Mild to moderate forms of diabetes are managed in our group-practice by our internists and cardiologists. If blood sugar levels cannot be sufficiently stabilized, further treatment is provided in our diabetes-practice.
All diabetics have the opportunity to receive diabetes-specific nutritional counseling as a health insurance benefit in our group-practice.
Our goal is to ensure optimal blood sugar control and the best possible quality of life for our patients through personalized therapy.

Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes, also known as “sugar disease”, is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. Sugar (glucose) is the most important fuel for our cells, with our brain alone consuming around 20% of the glucose intake. However, if the body is unable to transport sugar from the blood into the cells, blood sugar levels rise, leading to diabetes mellitus.
Gestational Diabetes (Pregnancy Diabetes)
As part of the Mother-Child Health Passport program, a glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is recommended between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes. This involves drinking a glucose solution followed by blood sugar measurements from a vein.
If one of these values is elevated, gestational diabetes (GDM) is diagnosed. Maintaining near-normal blood sugar levels is essential for the healthy development of the unborn child, so regular home monitoring of blood sugar levels is necessary. In most cases, blood sugar can be regulated through diet, but if not, treatment is recommended.
Other Forms of Diabetes
In addition to the more common types, there are rarer forms of diabetes, including:
We also provide specialized care for these forms of diabetes at our diabetes-practice in Vienna.
Diabetes-Related Complications
High blood sugar levels damage blood vessels and can lead to serious complications, including:
Therefore, it is essential to undergo regular health check-ups to detect diabetes early. By doing so, you can reduce your risk of diabetes-related complications, and your internist can detect underlying conditions at an early stage.