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Dr. Dina Guyetsky, MD
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Dr. Dina Guyetsky is a pediatrician practicing in Billerica, Massachusetts. Dr. Guyetsky is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Guyetsky diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Guyetsky can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
57 years
Experience
Dr. Dina Guyetsky, MD
- Billerica, Massachusetts
- Bogomolets National Medical University in Ukraine
- Accepting new patients
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My daughter's skin looks very pale and flushed out. What could be wrong?
Maybe it's signs of healthy child?
My son just doesn’t feel hungry on his own. Should I get some tests done?
Daily multivitamins and vitamin C before the meal could stimulate appetite. Also, routine time for meals is important.
My daughter is extremely short for her age. What should I do?
You may visit an endocrinologist to examine her bone age. She could be a late bloomer.
Are there really growth supplements my son can take to be taller?
First important to see endocrinologist to rule out any growth problem. Multivitamins and high protein diet could stimulate his normal growth.
Can diabetes lead to high blood pressure?
Diabetes is only a hormone insulin deficiency. You need to properly replace it by insulin under the supervision of an Endocrinologist. It itself doesn’t cause any other problems. READ MORE
Diabetes is only a hormone insulin deficiency. You need to properly replace it by insulin under the supervision of an Endocrinologist. It itself doesn’t cause any other problems.
Is it safe to have a baby if you are diabetic?
Yes, you’re having insulin deficiency, which you need to replace with insulin under the supervision of an Endocrinologist. Otherwise, you could have a completely ordinary lifestyle. READ MORE
Yes, you’re having insulin deficiency, which you need to replace with insulin under the supervision of an Endocrinologist. Otherwise, you could have a completely ordinary lifestyle.
How do Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes differ?
Type 1 diabetes caused by pancreatic Beta cells destruction and absence of insulin with rapid onset and progression. Type 2 slovenly developed by tissue resistance to insulin and READ MORE
Type 1 diabetes caused by pancreatic Beta cells destruction and absence of insulin with rapid onset and progression. Type 2 slovenly developed by tissue resistance to insulin and could be controlled by diet, weight loss, and tablets.
Why is my daughter having irregular periods?
This is could be caused by immature hormonal development. The best is it could be treated by a pediatric gynecologist. Treatment could prevent the development of ovarian cysts READ MORE
This is could be caused by immature hormonal development. The best is it could be treated by a pediatric gynecologist. Treatment could prevent the development of ovarian cysts and normalized periods.
How should we help our son lose weight?
Most of the children in this age have slow growing and easily gain weight. Sports and restrictions of carbohydrates helps. Better that the whole family get on a low-carb diet and READ MORE
Most of the children in this age have slow growing and easily gain weight. Sports and restrictions of carbohydrates helps. Better that the whole family get on a low-carb diet and more activities to support your sun.
What are the symptoms of juvenile diabetes?
Juvenile diabetes develops usually rapidly. And hard to predict. But you could teach your child a healthy diet, regular sports activities, and an MD could control his HbA1C to READ MORE
Juvenile diabetes develops usually rapidly. And hard to predict. But you could teach your child a healthy diet, regular sports activities, and an MD could control his HbA1C to see the blood sugar. Most children grow up healthy.
My son is suddenly gaining a lot of weight. Could it be a hormonal issue?
It’s called Prepubertal weight gain. Body slowly grows and prepares for puberty. Regular advice is to decrease carbohydrates and decrease a portion size to try to maintain the READ MORE
It’s called Prepubertal weight gain. Body slowly grows and prepares for puberty. Regular advice is to decrease carbohydrates and decrease a portion size to try to maintain the same weight. Sport activities even a jump rope to use 2-3 times a day’s may help.
My son is putting on a lot of weight despite being active. Is there something we should get checked out?
Blood test on Hb A1C could check blood glucose level. But better to get appointments with Pediatric Endocrinologist and Nutritionist to preventing Obesity. Good that you pay attention READ MORE
Blood test on Hb A1C could check blood glucose level. But better to get appointments with Pediatric Endocrinologist and Nutritionist to preventing Obesity. Good that you pay attention early in child life when let’s manageable.
Height and weight correlation?
Your body is proportionally increasing in size and body mass. Sounds like it’s a normal post-pubertal process. Good if you have a nutritional diet, regular sports activities or READ MORE
Your body is proportionally increasing in size and body mass. Sounds like it’s a normal post-pubertal process. Good if you have a nutritional diet, regular sports activities or dance lessons to develop a flexible body. Most of the girls with normal periods stop growing at this age and become beautiful ladies.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Can type 1 diabetes patients take pills instead of insulin injections?
Unfortunately, children with Type 1 Diabetes don’t produce insulin and need injections of insulin. There are small insulin pumps which decrease the amount of injections, but it’s READ MORE
Unfortunately, children with Type 1 Diabetes don’t produce insulin and need injections of insulin. There are small insulin pumps which decrease the amount of injections, but it’s more complicated. Tablets just stimulated production of your own insulin in Type 2 diabetes. Your son sounds like a mature, responsible person, this gives him control of diabetes and he is having a normal life.
Good luck.
Good luck.
How often should my kid be exercising with type 1 diabetes?
13-year-old boys are usually active and like active dynamic plays outdoors. Supervised sport activity recommended 2-3 times per week. Baseball, Soccer, Ice hockey, or tennis lessons READ MORE
13-year-old boys are usually active and like active dynamic plays outdoors. Supervised sport activity recommended 2-3 times per week. Baseball, Soccer, Ice hockey, or tennis lessons are perforable. Important to have meals with protein shortly before games and have a Glucerna snack handy.
How long does a person live with type 1 diabetes?
Well-controlled Type 1 Diabetes does not affect life span. Important to have a healthy lifestyle, diet, and activities.
What can help low blood sugar levels?
It is essential to have a regular visit to your endocrinologist in order to establish optimal Insulin injections, diet, and activities. With time, that will become habit.
Are there side effects of insulin therapy in children?
Combination of short-acting insulin injection 2-3 times a day, and long-acting insulin once daily. To avoid complications, MD should find the best dose and combinations. Then it READ MORE
Combination of short-acting insulin injection 2-3 times a day, and long-acting insulin once daily. To avoid complications, MD should find the best dose and combinations. Then it does not have any side effect. Diet and exercise need to be routine. Blood control level now easier to do without finger sticks. Important to avoid low blood sugar.
Is frequent urination a symptom of type 1 diabetes?
Frequent urinations could caused by many reasons. She needs to be seen in any medical office. Simple urine test could release your worries.
