EXPERT
Dr. Nicholas H. E. Mezitis, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes
Dr. Nicholas Mezitis practices endocrinology in Athens, OH. Dr. Mezitis 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. Mezitis examines patients, determines the means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
48 years
Experience
Dr. Nicholas Henry Elias Mezitis, M.D.
- Athens, OH
- Heidelberg University GERMANY
- Accepting new patients
Diabetes Mellitus Explained
What Is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is a fundamental disturbance in the body’s fuel processing frequently leading to weakness, weight loss, and mood swings among other...
Why am I not putting on weight?
Weight loss in diabetes suggests that you lack insulin, which promotes growth. Your physician and a nutritionist should review your diet and ensure that you have adequate medication READ MORE
Weight loss in diabetes suggests that you lack insulin, which promotes growth. Your physician and a nutritionist should review your diet and ensure that you have adequate medication to control your blood glucose as you meet your caloric needs. Starvation is not needed to manage diabetes. Proper timing of balanced meals is the important feature of management.Check my article on CHRONONUTRITION in Diabetes Spectrum November 2018 issue.
My mother suffered from 3 episodes of hypoglycemia in a day. Will she be okay?
Your mother should be seen be seen by her physician to determine the cause of hypoglycemia. If she is being treated for diabetes, she should be seen by a specialist.
What should the diet of a diabetic patient ideally include?
The proper diet should favor vegetables, with protein, starchy foods and fruit in limited quantities. Fat in its natural form is useful as a dressing in the meal. Mealtimes are READ MORE
The proper diet should favor vegetables, with protein, starchy foods and fruit in limited quantities. Fat in its natural form is useful as a dressing in the meal. Mealtimes are important with the largest meal being breakfast, followed by dinner (= lunch). Supper should be the lightest meal of the day, to be consumed preferably before 4 PM. For more details cehck out my book BLUEPRINT FOR A HEALTHY DIET : YOUR DIET GUIDE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM at www.mer-llc.com
