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Dr. Stuart Morduchowitz, MD

Endocrinology-Diabetes

Dr. Stuart Morduchowitz practices Endocrinology in Hewlett, NY . Dr. Morduchowitz 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. Morduchowitz examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Dr. Stuart Morduchowitz, MD
  • East Meadow, NY
  • Accepting new patients

Can I ever stop using insulin?

Many people go on insulin if sugars are high. With proper diet, weight loss, and oral meds, a good percentage can get off in the future depending on the finger sticks and a1c.

Is watermelon good for patients with diabetes?

Most diabetics can eat small amounts of food that have sugar in it. Fruits are great, but some fruits have more sugar than we want you to eat. Fruits like grapes, watermelon, mango, READ MORE
Most diabetics can eat small amounts of food that have sugar in it. Fruits are great, but some fruits have more sugar than we want you to eat. Fruits like grapes, watermelon, mango, and others, can raise your sugars, but if you have a small amount, it is fine.

Can diabetes cause erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction, depending on age, is by itself a major cause or ED. Many other meds and disease states that come with dm also cause problems with libido and sexual activity. READ MORE
Erectile dysfunction, depending on age, is by itself a major cause or ED. Many other meds and disease states that come with dm also cause problems with libido and sexual activity. About 30% of men can have low testosterone, which can cause the problems, but it is a very inaccurate test and needs to be done at the proper time and settings.

Do I have hypothyroidism?

Just need a blood test TSH and maybe T4, easy to get

Thyroid problems?

You need to have the TSH results the T4 sounds high, but we need normal range, thyroid antibodies high and sonogram results seems like you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which is READ MORE
You need to have the TSH results the T4 sounds high, but we need normal range, thyroid antibodies high and sonogram results seems like you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which is treated with synthroid, but you might be taking too much. TSH is really needed!

Is hyperthyroidism a genetic condition?

Some forms, like Graves’ disease can be genetic

The skin on my feet is so dry. Could this be because of my diabetes?

Diabetes is know to cause dry legs and feet, it good to use moisturizer daily after showers, and should see a podiatrist to check the blood flow and nerves