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Mr. Paul C. Norwood, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Endocrinology-Diabetes

Dr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P. is a top Endocrinology-Diabetes in Fresno, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P. is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P. is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P. is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Fresno, CA, Dr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P. is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
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Mr. Paul C. Norwood, M.D., F.A.C.P.
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Can you get diabetes later in life?

Can one get diabetes later is life? Well, the majority of diabetics develop diabetes later in life. Unfortunately, like everything, time wears everything down including the relatively READ MORE
Can one get diabetes later is life? Well, the majority of diabetics develop diabetes later in life. Unfortunately, like everything, time wears everything down including the relatively few insulin secreting cells in the body. When one develops diabetes, they have lost at least 66% of their insulin making capacity.

Best to you,

Dr. Norwood

Does diabetes get worse with age?

Well, that is a difficult question. What type is it, type 1 or 2? Regardless, in my experience, yes, diabetes becomes more volatile with time, thus age. Not necessarily. If the READ MORE
Well, that is a difficult question. What type is it, type 1 or 2? Regardless, in my experience, yes, diabetes becomes more volatile with time, thus age. Not necessarily. If the control has been good, then the volatility is less. I have patients who have had diabetes for decades with good, tight control.

What are the warning signs my son's blood sugars are too low?

At age 12 you should have a continous glucose monitor. It is considered standard of care. You can watch all his glucose levels be it up or down. Dr. Norwood

What are the common symptoms of people with undiagnosed diabetes?

It is much easier to see if you have diabetes by having your blood sugar checked.

What causes high blood sugar in young children?

Well, how high? The diagnosis of diabetes is a fasting glide above 126 or any glucose above 200, especially after a glucose challenge (glycola) glucose tolerance test.

Will insulin be difficult to get during the coronavirus?

INSULIN WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE, WALMART HAS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE INSULIN AT $25 FOR 1,000 UNITS. INSULIN IS MADE IN LARGE VATS BY BACTERIA OR YEAST AND THEY WILL KEEP WORKING READ MORE
INSULIN WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE, WALMART HAS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE INSULIN AT $25 FOR 1,000 UNITS. INSULIN IS MADE IN LARGE VATS BY BACTERIA OR YEAST
AND THEY WILL KEEP WORKING AS LONG AS IT IS NEEDED. THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF INSULIN, AND SOON, WEEKLY INSULIN WILL BE AVAILABLE.

BEST,

DR. NORWOOD

Blood testing for diseases?

The diagnosis of diabetes is an elevated fasting sugar at or above 126, any sugar at any time above 300 mg/dl or a HbA1c of 6.5 or above. Prediabetes is a fasting sugar between READ MORE
The diagnosis of diabetes is an elevated fasting sugar at or above 126, any sugar at any time above 300 mg/dl or a HbA1c of 6.5 or above. Prediabetes is a fasting sugar between 100 and 126 mg/dl.

Best,

Dr. Norwood

Covid Vaccine?

Get whatever vaccine that is available as soon as possible. All are great. Don’t wait.

Can thyroid problems cause gray hair?

NO. Not possible.

Sincerely,

Paul Norwood, M.D. Endocrinology

What doctor do you see for a hormone imbalance?

A pediatric endocrinologist

Type 1 diabetic for life not needing insulin anymore?

By definition, a type 1 diabetic makes either no or inconsequential amounts. More than likely, your friend is a MODY, or maturity onset diabetic of the young. HCG does not help READ MORE
By definition, a type 1 diabetic makes either no or inconsequential amounts. More than likely, your friend is a MODY, or maturity onset diabetic of the young. HCG does not help diabetes. It does increase testosterone in men. It does cause ovulation in non menopausal women. It does not help weight loss. It is silly. All pregnant women with high HCG levels would lose weight. No one on god's green earth knows how to find a way to have patients lose and keep weight weight off. If they did, that would be worth 1 trillion of any currency. All claims that say they will solve the problem are not truthful. On the other hand, everyone knows how to lose weight, but only 3% can actually do what is necessary.

Hb1Ac test?

There is little information here. Generally if you have made major major changes in your lifestyle and you have persisted for some time, it may be reasonable to hold off. However READ MORE
There is little information here. Generally if you have made major major changes in your lifestyle and you have persisted for some time, it may be reasonable to hold off. However if this is something new, where you have just recently followed a healthy lifestyle, more that likely you will start being less stringent with time, thus metformin would be reasonable so that you can keep your insulin cells from being stressed as much.

Do I have hypothyroidism?

To have those symptoms, the thyroid tests would have to be very much off. If your thyroid tests are normal then the symptoms are not caused by hypothyroidism.

Can being on too much thyroid medicine cause quick episodes of dizziness?

If your thyroid tests are normal, with a normal TSH, then the thyroid will not make you dizzy. If your thyroid tests are significantly high, then yes, there could be some dizziness. READ MORE
If your thyroid tests are normal, with a normal TSH, then the thyroid will not make you dizzy. If your thyroid tests are significantly high, then yes, there could be some dizziness.

What fruits should diabetics avoid?

No fruits should be avoided, but calories are the issue. So an apple for lunch with salad (with low cal dressing) is fine. Watermelon seems to really increase the glucose so watch READ MORE
No fruits should be avoided, but calories are the issue. So an apple for lunch with salad (with low cal dressing) is fine. Watermelon seems to really increase the glucose so watch out for it. A tiny portion is fine. So for dinner, how about 2 green veggies, a chicken leg and a half an apple.

What tests should I take to see my thyroid levels?

TSH level only, except in very rare cases, (pituitary deficiency) if the TSH is normal, the thyroid level is normal.

Dr. Paul Norwood

Is hypothyroidism hereditary?

Yes. There is clear inheritance, however, remember you are two parents, thus there is a reasonable chance you will not get it.

What are the treatment options for hypothyroidism?

If you have hypothyroidism, there is only one treatment and that is thyroid medication, which is extremely safe and only replaces the thyroid that your body is unable to make anymore. READ MORE
If you have hypothyroidism, there is only one treatment and that is thyroid medication, which is extremely safe and only replaces the thyroid that your body is unable to make anymore.

Dr. Norwood

What is the best weight loss pill for metabolic syndrome?

There is none. A promising medication by Eli Lilly is in research now. There is 100 percent weight gain when any pill is stopped. Any method of weight loss has to be for life because READ MORE
There is none. A promising medication by Eli Lilly is in research now. There is 100 percent weight gain when any pill is stopped. Any method of weight loss has to be for life because if you stop any method, whichever - carb-free, keto, fasting, greenberry, or hypnosis - when it stops, the weight comes back 90% of the time. I have been at it for 35 years and have tried every method conceivable for weight loss and the best method by far in those who don't have neurochemical issues is the gastric bypass for significant weight problems. To lose weight is very difficult, and my heart goes out to you with those inefficient metabolisms.


What can I do to lower my blood sugar?

Well, there is little data here. I, however, would embrace taking medication. If you are a diabetic, then you have lost at least 66% of your insulin-making capability. Medications READ MORE
Well, there is little data here. I, however, would embrace taking medication. If you are a diabetic, then you have lost at least 66% of your insulin-making capability. Medications such as metformin, bydureon, ozempic, trulicity help preserve your pancreatic islets that make insulin. Also, a very low-calorie diet and exercise helps tremendously, but you knew that.