EXPERT
Dr. Silvana Yovanof, M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes
Dr. Silvana Yovanof is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and currently practices Endocrinology and Medicine in Monongahela, PA. Dr. Yovanof specializes the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases related to hormone imbalance and other endocrine disorders including disorders of the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands as well as diabetes and bone metabolism. Dr. Yovanof has served as the Chairman of the Department of Medicine, Peer Review Committee and Patient Care Committees at Monongahela Valley Hospital.
She has been a fervent advocate for accountability in medicine, as well as a patient advocate and encourages patients to be educated on their conditions and medications.
She has been a fervent advocate for accountability in medicine, as well as a patient advocate and encourages patients to be educated on their conditions and medications.
39 years
Experience
Dr. Silvana Yovanof, M.D.
- Monongahela, PA
- American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Can having diabetes make you more likely to have dental issues?
Yes, due to increased cavities and infections.
How much sugar is ok to have with diabetes?
The less, the better.
Persistant cough?
Persistent cough can be do to a number of things including medications, reflux. Any history of exposure to asbestos? A chest x-ray may be warranted here. See your doctor and get READ MORE
Persistent cough can be do to a number of things including medications, reflux. Any history of exposure to asbestos? A chest x-ray may be warranted here. See your doctor and get checked.
Can I get COVID vaccine if I have type 2 diabetes?
Absolutely! If you are 12 years or older, you are encouraged to get covid vaccinated as you are at higher risk of more serious covid infection and complications .
Can prediabetes be reversed permanently?
Permanently is too strong a word, but worth striving for. Lets say that with low carb diet, exercise and lifestyle changes (like no smoking, avoiding unnecessary steroids, and READ MORE
Permanently is too strong a word, but worth striving for. Lets say that with low carb diet, exercise and lifestyle changes (like no smoking, avoiding unnecessary steroids, and keeping physically fit), you can delay and possibly prevent its onset (of type 2 diabetes).
How long should I continue taking low-dose aspirin?
Unless you have coronary artery disease, a stroke, peripheral vascular disease, or atrial fibrillation, the regular use of low dose aspirin is controversial especially since it READ MORE
Unless you have coronary artery disease, a stroke, peripheral vascular disease, or atrial fibrillation, the regular use of low dose aspirin is controversial especially since it can be associated with bleeding.
