Takei Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Takei Internal Medicine Clinic, located in Shimokyo-machi, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is an internal medicine practice specializing in diabetes and lifestyle-related diseases. The clinic's director graduated from Kyushu University School of Medicine and has extensive experience in diabetes research and treatment, establishing the clinic in March 2012. The practice focuses on diabetes and covers a wide range of lifestyle-related diseases including hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperuricemia, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Additionally, the clinic treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, endocrine diseases including pituitary and adrenal disorders, and general internal medicine conditions like colds, influenza, gastroenteritis, and hay fever. For examinations, blood glucose, HbA1c, and urinalysis are performed on-site with results available in approximately 6 minutes. The clinic also emphasizes early detection and prevention of arteriosclerosis progression, offering specialized examinations such as arterial pulse wave testing and carotid ultrasound. For patient education on diabetes, the clinic provides information through DVDs and diabetes classes, and has established a diabetes support group called "Omusubi-no-kai" to facilitate patient interaction and information exchange. The nearest bus stop is Kyomachi, and the clinic has a parking lot with 4 spaces. The facility is barrier-free and English language support is available. Consulting hours are 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the morning and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the afternoon, with closures on Sundays, public holidays, during the Bon festival period, and the New Year holidays.
