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Dr. Robert Fuhrman, M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes
Dr. Robert Fuhrman practices Endocrinology in Westfield, NJ. Dr. Fuhrman specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Fuhrman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
58 years
Experience
Dr. Robert Fuhrman, M.D.
- Westfield, NJ
- Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
- Accepting new patients
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Do I have diabetes?
The criteria for dx is 2 fasting tests at level in excess of 125 or 2 hours post meal greater than 140 for diagnosis. Speak to your MD, as zyprexa may elevate the glucose levels.
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The criteria for dx is 2 fasting tests at level in excess of 125 or 2 hours post meal greater than 140 for diagnosis. Speak to your MD, as zyprexa may elevate the glucose levels.
Am I overdosing on vitamin D?
The level is less than the vitamin D dose administered for deficiency under most circumstances. Ask your doc to check your vitamin D level with your next blood draw.
What can I do to lower my blood sugar?
Diet and exercise is the best bet. Weight loss if you are overweight. If not, may need to add meds.
Diabetes 2?
It depends on whether criteria for Dx was met. If yes, then diagnosis is maintained, but listed as controlled.
Hormonal imbalance?
Not familiar with it causing acne or other masculinization, but can disturb glucose levels and contribute to weight gain and pulse irregularity.
Why a massive rise in blood sugar level?
The rise is not massive the level went from low to normal. You need to speak with your doctor to monitor your sugars and test blood pre meal and 2 hours after meals to see how READ MORE
The rise is not massive the level went from low to normal. You need to speak with your doctor to monitor your sugars and test blood pre meal and 2 hours after meals to see how the levels swing which is normal and treat if needed.
Can diabetes cause muscle weakness?
It can be related to diabetes with neuropathy, which can lead to muscle atrophy and weakness. Need to control diabetes and exercise to use and strengthen muscles. It takes time READ MORE
It can be related to diabetes with neuropathy, which can lead to muscle atrophy and weakness. Need to control diabetes and exercise to use and strengthen muscles. It takes time for the muscles to respond.
What is the best way to keep type 2 diabetes at bay?
Weight loss and exercise can help delay onset. You can’t outsmart your genes. It is likely to surface at some point. If you have it, diet and exercise will help, and monitoring READ MORE
Weight loss and exercise can help delay onset. You can’t outsmart your genes. It is likely to surface at some point. If you have it, diet and exercise will help, and monitoring will allow you to assess control which is essential to prevent complications.
What is the best spot in the body for insulin injections?
The sites can vary in effectiveness of absorption and need to rotate. Use places where you can reach with subcutaneous fat that can be reached with a small needle when you gently READ MORE
The sites can vary in effectiveness of absorption and need to rotate. Use places where you can reach with subcutaneous fat that can be reached with a small needle when you gently pinch the skin and see the fat. Use abdominal all over except umbillicus and as wide as you can reach it inner aspect of thigh. If you keep hitting the same site, you may not get uniform absorption.
Is it possible for a 34 year old to suffer from diabetic neuropathy?
Yes. It is not age related, but rather more likely if control has been poor. It is more related to duration of poor control and associated with other microangiopathic complications READ MORE
Yes. It is not age related, but rather more likely if control has been poor. It is more related to duration of poor control and associated with other microangiopathic complications such as retinopathy or kidney problems that develop when control has been poor.
How can one prevent diabetes if it is hereditary?
You can’t necessarily, but type 2 DM can be delayed with diet, exercise with weight loss for people significantly overweight. Will await genetic studies and gene modification effort, READ MORE
You can’t necessarily, but type 2 DM can be delayed with diet, exercise with weight loss for people significantly overweight. Will await genetic studies and gene modification effort, which is currently off the grid.
Levothyroxine side effects?
I don’t see a question. If the diagnosis is correct, the medicine is generally very safe and effective. If started, the level needs to be checked to regulate the dose. Too much READ MORE
I don’t see a question. If the diagnosis is correct, the medicine is generally very safe and effective. If started, the level needs to be checked to regulate the dose. Too much or too little is the most frequent source of symptoms. Allergies are infrequent.
Can diabetes be reversed if diagnosed early?
Diabetes 2 is a genetically transmitted disease that is multifactorial. It is not reversible, but is controllable with diet and exercise. Weight loss is very helpful, and for the READ MORE
Diabetes 2 is a genetically transmitted disease that is multifactorial. It is not reversible, but is controllable with diet and exercise. Weight loss is very helpful, and for the very obese, bariatric surgery is potentially reversible at least for some time.
Does uncontrolled diabetes cause low hemoglobin?
Diabetes doesn’t typically cause anemia, but can be associated with anemia if there is a chronic infection, such as a bone infection, or chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis READ MORE
Diabetes doesn’t typically cause anemia, but can be associated with anemia if there is a chronic infection, such as a bone infection, or chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or chronic kidney disease where blood production can be reduced or in association with internal bleeding. It requires investigation when present.
If I have diabetes, do I have higher chances of having an overactive thyroid?
There is an increased risk of thyroid disease, but mostly, hypothyroidism rather than hyperthyroidism.
What is the best way to stop bleeding in a diabetic patient?
Venous. If possible, elevate the bleeding part above the level of the heart while laying down and use an elastic bandage to apply mild to moderate pressure until the bleeding has READ MORE
Venous. If possible, elevate the bleeding part above the level of the heart while laying down and use an elastic bandage to apply mild to moderate pressure until the bleeding has stopped. Then, use a sterile dressing and petrolatum gel beneath the covering pad. This is the same as for non diabetics!
Does Metformin ensure that I won't have diabetes because of my PCOD?
PCOS is associated with a high incidence of diabetes. Met Forman helps to control male hormones but also controls glucose level and treats and or delays the development of diabetes, READ MORE
PCOS is associated with a high incidence of diabetes. Met Forman helps to control male hormones but also controls glucose level and treats and or delays the development of diabetes, but it doesn’t prevent it. DM 2 is genetically based and may become evident with weight excess, pregnancy, or aging among other things.
Why do I feel tired after I eat?
It is caused by metabolizing food, particularly carbs, in people who are not very active and often overweight.
If I had gestational diabetes, am I at higher risk of diabetes at a later stage?
Gestational diabetes is a genetically defined condition in which pregnancy related hormones antagonize the action of insulin and bring out the diabetes which generally resolves READ MORE
Gestational diabetes is a genetically defined condition in which pregnancy related hormones antagonize the action of insulin and bring out the diabetes which generally resolves with labor and delivery. It is most often associated with type 2 diabetes during the pregnancy. Less frequently, it requires insulin. There is a 25 to 50% chance of the diabetes recurring in later life with a higher risk of diabetes with subsequent pregnancies. Diet exercise and weight control (weight loss) if needed can improve the action of insulin and delay or prevent recurrence. Age, obesity, and some meds antagonize the action of insulin and expedite the return.
