Saisho Diabetes Clinic
About
Saisiho Diabetes Clinic is an internal medicine clinic specializing in diabetes care, conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Nakano Station North Exit. The clinic is staffed by experienced diabetes specialists, led by the clinic director, providing patient-centered medical care. Appointments are generally required, with consultations proceeding in order of scheduled appointments. Afternoon slots on weekdays tend to be less crowded. As part of COVID-19 prevention measures, patients experiencing fever, cough, or sore throat are requested to consult by phone before visiting, and mask-wearing is mandatory within the facility. The clinic offers English-speaking services and accepts various payment methods including credit cards and electronic payments. The clinic also supports using My Number card as insurance certificate, contributing to medical DX initiatives. For diabetic patients not on insulin self-injection, the FreeStyle Libre 2 and Dexcom G7 CGM systems are available under the selected medical treatments framework, enabling 24-hour blood glucose monitoring. The clinic director serves as an editorial board member for the international medical journal 'Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism' and is actively involved in diabetes research and academic activities, having received the 'Top Reviewers Award' for two consecutive years from the Japan Endocrine Society. In 2024, the clinic was selected for Medical Leaders 2024: Clinics Trusted by Tokyo Doctors by Medical Note Inc.
