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Dr. Demetrios T. Herodotou, MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes
<p>Dr. Demetrios Herodotou practices Endocrinology in Lexington, KY. Dr. Herodotou specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the body's 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. Herodotou examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.</p>
37 years
Experience
Dr. Demetrios T. Herodotou, MD
- Lexington, KY
- Semmelweis University Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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What does a thyroidectomy do to cholesterol?
Not, because after that surgery you would need to take thyroid hormone in a pill and that results in a normal thyroid level when done correctly.
Will my diabetes go away if I start eating right?
No, but it will be a lot easier to control.
How is a thyroid test performed?
Through blood work. Sometimes a nuclear thyroid scan is required to confirm the cause of overactive thyroid.
How can I prevent diabetes?
By eating less and exercising more. Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented yet.
Is there more than one kind of insulin pump?
Yes, half a dozen, at least.
Why did I just get diagnosed with type 1 diabetes now?
The usual patient presents in early age. But any living person is at some risk for autoimmune diabetes if they have a certain genetic make up. I have diagnosed patients in their READ MORE
The usual patient presents in early age. But any living person is at some risk for autoimmune diabetes if they have a certain genetic make up. I have diagnosed patients in their seventies.
What is used to test for diabetes?
Blood test.
Do diabetics need more sleep?
Yes, if it’s uncontrolled. A lot of diabetes patients also have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Does gestational diabetes go away after pregnancy?
Usually yes, but you need to be rechecked 3 months after delivery to confirm that it did. Then you need to keep the weight down and exercise to prevent type 2 diabetes.
My child has been hospitalized for diabetes complications. Will he be OK?
You need to talk to his endocrinologist. Nerve damage affecting his stomach and heart.
Can a person get diabetes at any age?
Yes. But he could also have type 1 diabetes in an early stage.
Can weight loss help me get rid of my diabetes?
No, but it would help tremendously.
How can I help my son gain weight?
Yes, he could. It could be hormonal, digestive, or neuropsychiatric. You need to go to a pediatrician!
What can I do to prevent amputation?
Take good care of your diabetes and foot hygiene and see a foot doctor before you have an ulcer, a diabetic foot sore!
How should I manage my weight with metabolic syndrome?
See an Endocrinologist.
Does a diabetic patient need to visit a cardiologist for carrying out a complete check-up?
It would be a good idea. Diabetic patients usually have established heart disease and they may not know about it. If he has symptoms like dizzy or pain it can be serious.
