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Dr. Marvin A. Leder
Endocrinology-Diabetes
Dr. Marvin Leder practices Endocrinology in Forest Hills, NY. Dr. Leder 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. Leder examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Dr. Marvin A. Leder
- Rego Park, NY
- State University of New York Upstate College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes
It is known that strokes and heart attacks occur 2 to 4 times as frequently in diabetics than in non diabetics. An article that appeared in an August 8, 2018 edition of the New...
Borderline diabetic?
Addendum sugar 130 after meal not in diabetic range
I'm so hairy and I'm a girl?
There are several diseases that have hirsutism as a symptom. They are hormonal illnesses and usually need evaluation by an endocrinologist. Please discuss this with your doctor.
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There are several diseases that have hirsutism as a symptom. They are hormonal illnesses and usually need evaluation by an endocrinologist. Please discuss this with your doctor.
Can type 2 diabetics eat sugar?
They should not eat sugar. If they are sugar the amounts would be needed to calibrate very small amounts. I do not recommend it. There is usually insulin resistance and the blood READ MORE
They should not eat sugar. If they are sugar the amounts would be needed to calibrate very small amounts. I do not recommend it. There is usually insulin resistance and the blood sugar could go very high.
Diabetes management?
Dear patient ; if you are not eating high quantities of sugar after dinner you have severe insulin resistance and need more nighttime insulin and hypogoglcemic therapy. See your READ MORE
Dear patient ; if you are not eating high quantities of sugar after dinner you have severe insulin resistance and need more nighttime insulin and hypogoglcemic therapy. See your physician to discuss.
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Marvin A Leder MD F ACP FACE
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Marvin A Leder MD F ACP FACE
Is it safe to have a baby if you are diabetic?
Absolutely; we have been delivering healthy babies now for over 60 years, but keep diabetic control good with A1c low.
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Marvin A Leder, MD, FACP, FACE
Respectfully
Marvin A Leder, MD, FACP, FACE
What happens if a diabetic child has low blood sugar at school?
The school knows the problem and the nurse administers sugar. The point is not to allow that to happen by studying the causes and prevention of hypoglycemia with your physician.
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The school knows the problem and the nurse administers sugar. The point is not to allow that to happen by studying the causes and prevention of hypoglycemia with your physician.
Respectfully,
Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE
Respectfully,
Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE
Taking cinnamon for diabetes?
I believe cinnamon only dangerous in the presence of liver disease.
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Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE
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Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE
Do I have hyperthyroidism?
Subclinical hyperthyroidism; needs further studies for definitive diagnosis.
How long does a thyroid CT scan with contrast take?
Five minutes
Thyroid test results?
Dear patient. The thyroidectomy has caused minimal hypothyroidism , and the Levothroxine should be adjusted.
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Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE
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Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE
Hypothyroid condition?
Yes. I always tell my patients to allow at least 30 minutes after taking the pill before they eat.
Will my bones grow stronger?
Dear patient; add Vit D 800 units and calcium1200 mg daily assuming they are normal to start. After three months have blood work done including vit D, phosphorous, alkaline phosphatase, READ MORE
Dear patient; add Vit D 800 units and calcium1200 mg daily assuming they are normal to start. After three months have blood work done including vit D, phosphorous, alkaline phosphatase, and compare to your levels.
Mystery illness?
Dear patient; migraine headaches can present with wt loss, headache, eye pain. I would see an opthalmologist for evaluation and then an endocrinologist for thyroid adjustment. READ MORE
Dear patient; migraine headaches can present with wt loss, headache, eye pain. I would see an opthalmologist for evaluation and then an endocrinologist for thyroid adjustment. Hypothyroidism usually causes wt gain, not loss.
Which suppository to use?
I would prefer a GI to answer this question as it is complex. I generally like fiber in the am with fluids and Miralax or Dulcolax at night.
Thyroid issues?
Dear patient,
Ask your doctor to do tsh and feet4.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
Ask your doctor to do tsh and feet4.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
Covid and type 2 diabetes?
Dear patient,
Please call your doctor. He may want to change meds to account for new situation.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
Please call your doctor. He may want to change meds to account for new situation.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
Is the GOLO pill safe?
PS I don’t really believe in Golo but as stated if you think as part of a program it will help I am all for it
Cyst antibiotics?
Dear patient,
You must immediately see your physician for further advice as to decreasing insulin dosage, and changing meds.
Respectfully,
Marvin Leder, MD FACP FACE READ MORE
Dear patient,
You must immediately see your physician for further advice as to decreasing insulin dosage, and changing meds.
Respectfully,
Marvin Leder, MD FACP FACE
You must immediately see your physician for further advice as to decreasing insulin dosage, and changing meds.
Respectfully,
Marvin Leder, MD FACP FACE
Does PCOS affect growth, height, and physical development?
Dear patient,
Skeletal observations reveal slightly higher trunk height and smaller leg size compared to norms due to hormone changes. PCOS affects hair growth and distribution READ MORE
Dear patient,
Skeletal observations reveal slightly higher trunk height and smaller leg size compared to norms due to hormone changes. PCOS affects hair growth and distribution as well as other skeletal changes due to male hormones.may be overweight, susceptible to type 2 diabetes, menstrual dysfunction.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
Skeletal observations reveal slightly higher trunk height and smaller leg size compared to norms due to hormone changes. PCOS affects hair growth and distribution as well as other skeletal changes due to male hormones.may be overweight, susceptible to type 2 diabetes, menstrual dysfunction.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
Am I type 2, pre-diabetic, or normal?
Dear patient,
An A1c of 7.1 is definitely diabetic, although others pre-diabetic and fbs pre-diabetic. BMI about 35. I place you in the diabetic group and would immediately READ MORE
Dear patient,
An A1c of 7.1 is definitely diabetic, although others pre-diabetic and fbs pre-diabetic. BMI about 35. I place you in the diabetic group and would immediately start you on a treatment program. Please see your doctor as soon as possible.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
An A1c of 7.1 is definitely diabetic, although others pre-diabetic and fbs pre-diabetic. BMI about 35. I place you in the diabetic group and would immediately start you on a treatment program. Please see your doctor as soon as possible.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
