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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
Specializes in:
  • Endocrine Diseases
  • Menopause
  • Diabetes
  • Infertility
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Rego Park, NY
  • State University of New York Upstate College of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

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. READ MORE
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.

Respectfully
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.

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. Respectfully, Marvin READ MORE
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

Taking cinnamon for diabetes?

I believe cinnamon only dangerous in the presence of liver disease.
Respectfully
Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE

Do I have hyperthyroidism?

Subclinical hyperthyroidism; needs further studies for definitive diagnosis.

Thyroid test results?

Dear patient. The thyroidectomy has caused minimal hypothyroidism , and the Levothroxine should be adjusted.
Respectfully
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

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

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

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

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