Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar levels are too high. This develops when the pancreas fails to make sufficient insulin or at all. Diabetes generally affects people of all ages. Diabetes may be chronic (lifelong), and nearly all forms are manageable with lifestyle changes or/and medications. It is important to manage diabetes as it can lead to other complications over time if left untreated. Here, we will learn everything about diabetes, such as what is diabetes, what are the causes of diabetes, how to manage diabetes, what are the symptoms of diabetes, how to treat diabetes, how to prevent diabetes, and much more.
What the price includes
- Lead diabetes surgeon and specialized surgical team fees
- Operating theatre charges and consumable surgical packs
- Dedicated post-operative inpatient room stay
- Routine laboratory diagnostics, scans and pre-op clearance
- In-hospital clinical medications and recovery nursing
- Pre-departure follow-up consultation and fit-to-fly assessment
What it does not include
- International return flights and baggage
- Serviced accommodation and meals after discharge
- Attendant and patient Indian medical visa processing
- Management of incidental pre-existing conditions
- Long-term medication refills in home country
- Secondary home-country outpatient rehabilitation
What each hospital charges
Same clinical excellence across 5 accredited partner hospitals. Marlin charges no patient commission — figures are transparent official hospital estimates.
Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Delhi NCR • 2 days in hospital • lands at Delhi / Nearest Hub
NABH & JCI accreditedAccredited Partner
$15,000
from
Accredited multi-speciality tertiary hospital featuring state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and dedicated international patient care desk.
Nights in hospital4
Surgery techniqueMinimally Invasive
Senior specialist surgeonSenior Operating Faculty
Whole trip from Lagos
flights, hotel, visas
$16,810 – $17,680
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Delhi NCR • 2 days in hospital • lands at Delhi / Nearest Hub
NABH & JCI accreditedAccredited Partner
$15,000
from
Accredited multi-speciality tertiary hospital featuring state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and dedicated international patient care desk.
Nights in hospital4
Surgery techniqueMinimally Invasive
Senior specialist surgeonSenior Operating Faculty
Whole trip from Lagos
flights, hotel, visas
$16,810 – $17,680
Estimate your whole trip, not just the surgery
Flights, hotel, food and visas for the full 10 days — so the number you budget for is what you actually spend.
Your estimated total
$16,810 – $17,680
- Surgery, hospital and care$15,000 fixed
- Return flights (1 passenger)$920
- Hotel & meals during recovery$810
- Indian medical visas$80
The upper figure allows for a longer stay. The implant and surgery are fixed. Marlin adds nothing to any of these numbers.
Surgeons who do this operation every week
Senior consultants at JCI/NABH accredited centres with decades of dedicated procedural volume.
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal
Senior Reconstructive Surgeon
Internationally recognized senior consultant with thousands of successful clinical procedures.
Dr. S.K.S Marya
Chairman of Department
Globally renowned medical faculty with extensive international patient advisory tenure.
Dr. Vinesh Mathur
Senior Specialist
Renowned expert with international fellowships and over 15,000 successful clinical procedures.
What the three weeks actually look like
From sending your first medical scans to your fit-to-fly clearance.
Before you fly
Reports and a surgeon’s opinion
Send your X-rays and medical history. Within 24–48 hours you get a named surgeon’s written opinion and a costed plan from each hospital you shortlist.
Day 1–2
Arrival and tests
Airport pickup, hotel check-in and hospital consultation. Blood work, ECG, anaesthesia clearance and a fitness review are completed the same or next day.
Day 3
Surgery
The operation takes 60–90 minutes per joint. You are moved to your private room the same day and stood up with support within 24 hours.
Day 4–7
Walking with physio
Twice-daily physiotherapy in the ward. Most patients walk with a frame by day two after surgery and manage stairs before discharge.
Day 8–21
Recovery and review
You stay near the hospital in a serviced hotel with outpatient physio, then a final review, stitch removal and fit-to-fly clearance before you travel home.
✓ Verified international patient
“I paid the hospital directly at the billing counter and the number matched the estimate Marlin sent me in Nairobi. Nobody asked me for a single extra shilling.”
Questions patients ask before they book
Essential details on payments, visa processing, language and post-operative flight permissions.
Can we manage diabetes without medication?+
People with type 2 diabetes can manage their condition through lifestyle changes, including healthy diet and regular exercise. However, medication might be recommended for others, including people with type 1 diabetes.
What should I eat if I am a diabetic?+
You should avoid carbohydrate containing diet and must increase intake of fruits with less or no sugar contain, vegetables, fibers, and whole grains.
What should be blood sugar levels?+
Glucose level in fasting state should be between 70 and 100 mg/dL and two hours after a meal it should be less than 140 mg/dl.
Is it possible to get rid of type 2 diabetes?+
No, however; you can control it. In case a person has prediabetes or was just diagnosed with type II, losing weight may put the condition into remission. Aging, weight regain, and natural progression of type two diabetes may bring it back.
Will stress affect blood sugar level?+
Yes, stress could affect blood sugar levels. Stress may induce release of stress hormones which can raise blood sugar levels. Effective stress management approaches such as mindfulness and relaxation exercises, are important for diabetes management.
What are the most common symptoms of high blood sugar levels?+
Some common signs of high blood sugar levels are increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, blurred vision, fatigue, and slow wound healing.
How frequently should we get blood sugar checked?+
The frequency of blood sugar level monitoring mainly depends on the type of diabetes, individual circumstances and treatment plan. It is usually suggested to monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
Is it possible to reverse diabetes?+
Diabetes can???t be completely reversed, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can help control blood sugar control levels and cut the need for medication in people with type 2 diabetes.