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Dr. Sreedevi Reddy
Endocrinology, Diabetes
Dr. Sreedevi Reddy practices Endocrinology in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Reddy specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys 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. Reddy examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Diabetes 2?
I am presuming the diabetes diagnosis was based on fasting sugar over 126 or Hba1c (reflects 3-month sugar average) at or over 6.5 unless it was a lab error. However, if your Hba1c READ MORE
I am presuming the diabetes diagnosis was based on fasting sugar over 126 or Hba1c (reflects 3-month sugar average) at or over 6.5 unless it was a lab error. However, if your Hba1c is now 5.2 with Metformin + controlled diet & regular exercise, that's a good thing. At this stage, your physician has more info to give you, the appropriate advice on the next step.
Can I drink coffee when I have diabetes?
Yes, as long as it is limited to 1-2 cups a day.
What are the common symptoms of people with undiagnosed diabetes?
Most people with diabetes may not have symptoms. However, if sugars go too high, increased frequency of urination, more frequent infections like urinary tract (UTIs) or yeast infections, READ MORE
Most people with diabetes may not have symptoms. However, if sugars go too high, increased frequency of urination, more frequent infections like urinary tract (UTIs) or yeast infections, poor healing of cuts or wounds, blurry vision weight loss, etc...
Can thyroid problems cause gray hair?
More common association of thyroid problems and premature graying, but not a direct causation.
Can too much sugar cause problems?
Lots of sugar is empty calories and so is the soda. this is a problem esp as we get older, more so if you have family history of diabetes and can hinder weight loss if you are READ MORE
Lots of sugar is empty calories and so is the soda. this is a problem esp as we get older, more so if you have family history of diabetes and can hinder weight loss if you are trying to.
Can type 1 diabetes patients take pills instead of insulin injections?
If your son has Type 1 DM, it indicates that his body is not making insulin on its own. Insulin is available as injectible, or can be given through insulin pump or inhaled formulation READ MORE
If your son has Type 1 DM, it indicates that his body is not making insulin on its own. Insulin is available as injectible, or can be given through insulin pump or inhaled formulation (meal time only) not oral form at this time.
How do you test a child for diabetes?
A 2 year old is typically not tested for diabetes, unless symptomatic like increased thirst, increased frequency of urination (wet diapers) or weight loss. If symptomatic, he needs READ MORE
A 2 year old is typically not tested for diabetes, unless symptomatic like increased thirst, increased frequency of urination (wet diapers) or weight loss. If symptomatic, he needs be seen by his pediatrician asap
How are pituitary tumors treated?
Answer is not simple. A lot depends on how this was diagnosed, whether found incidentally on imaging study or based on the lab work. Treatment depends on the size of the tumor, READ MORE
Answer is not simple. A lot depends on how this was diagnosed, whether found incidentally on imaging study or based on the lab work. Treatment depends on the size of the tumor, compression of surrounding structures on MRI, whether it is functional (based on lab tests), and also presentation including symptoms. It would be reasonable to get an Endocrinology evaluation.
What foods should be avoided with type 2 diabetes?
I wish there was a simple answer to this, but there is none. My recommendation is to avoid simple carbs, sugars and alcohol. Keep carbs controlled, ideally complex carbs like whole READ MORE
I wish there was a simple answer to this, but there is none. My recommendation is to avoid simple carbs, sugars and alcohol. Keep carbs controlled, ideally complex carbs like whole grains are good, which are better than whole wheat. Also recommend balanced meals, which means half plate should be non-starchy vegetables and 1/4th should be complex carbs and 1/4th should be protein. Adequate hydration and sleep are also key for good health.
What tests diagnose diabetes?
Diabetes can be diagnosed based on few criteria, and even if you’re positive for one of them, that is adequate. Fasting blood sugar or at or over 126 mg/dL or two hour glucose READ MORE
Diabetes can be diagnosed based on few criteria, and even if you’re positive for one of them, that is adequate. Fasting blood sugar or at or over 126 mg/dL or two hour glucose reading over 200 mg /dL after glucose tolerance test or Random blood glucose reading that are over 200 mg/dL or glycosylated hemoglobin, HBA1c which indicates three month average sugar at or over 6.5%. Simpler test would be a fasting blood sugar or HbA1c.
