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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.
59 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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Why are my blood sugar levels so high in the morning?
Sugars are high in the morning because chemicals in your body released over night act on stored complex sugars which release glucose to increase the level of glucose in the absence READ MORE
Sugars are high in the morning because chemicals in your body released over night act on stored complex sugars which release glucose to increase the level of glucose in the absence of food.
Who is at risk of ketoacidosis?
Keto acid is a serious event in patients with type1 diabetes (insulin dependent diabetes). It is associated with some illness and not taking the needed insulin. Does not occur READ MORE
Keto acid is a serious event in patients with type1 diabetes (insulin dependent diabetes). It is associated with some illness and not taking the needed insulin. Does not occur in type 2 diabetes.
Do I have hypothyroidism?
Thyroid dysfunction is a possible cause for BBC symptoms described but there are other possibilities. You need a brief medical exam and appropriate lab tests to help find out what READ MORE
Thyroid dysfunction is a possible cause for BBC symptoms described but there are other possibilities. You need a brief medical exam and appropriate lab tests to help find out what is going on.
Thyroid problems?
There are different kinds of antibodies which could be measured. Some of them could be directed against the thyroidYou need to check thyroid hormone levels to determine whether READ MORE
There are different kinds of antibodies which could be measured. Some of them could be directed against the thyroidYou need to check thyroid hormone levels to determine whether the thyroid gland and or the thyroid Med could be contributing to these symptoms. You might want to get a nuclear thyroid scan to get an additional indication of thyroid function.
Deka in covid-19?
Diabetes is a risk factor for poorer outcomes if Covid develops. Limiting their exposure will be in their best interest. Prevent infection!
Insulin shot?
Rotate the pens until close to room temperature. The insulin should be effective.
Is a glucose meter bought from a chemist accurate? Will intermittent fasting help bring down my HbA1C level?
Meters are available in most pharmacies and are reasonably reliable and 90% accurate, which gives good info as to varying glucose levels and can help improve metabolic control. READ MORE
Meters are available in most pharmacies and are reasonably reliable and 90% accurate, which gives good info as to varying glucose levels and can help improve metabolic control. A1c reflects the average glucose level over a 3-month interval. Intermittent fasting helps some people lose weight, which may improve responsiveness to medications and hence lower the average glucose.
