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Elie Abed
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Dr. Elie Abed practices Endocrinology in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Abed 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. Abed examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Elie Abed
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Diabetes and Life Expectancy
After diabetes diagnosis, many type 1 and type 2 diabetics worry about their life expectancy. Death is never a pleasant subject but it's human nature to want to know 'how long...
What are the symptoms of thyroid problems in females?
Major symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, dry skin, and unexplained weight gain.
How can I test myself for thyroid problems?
Blood test. TSH.
What are the symptoms of a low TSH level?
Weight gain, cold intolerance, fatigue, dry skin, constipation, fogginess.
What life changes do I have to make once diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease and can lead to severe complications and increased risk for mortality. Strict glucose control can delay or prevent the progression of complications READ MORE
Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease and can lead to severe complications and increased risk for mortality. Strict glucose control can delay or prevent the progression of complications associated with diabetes, and there is also substantial evidence that leading a healthy lifestyle, including following a healthy diet, achieving modest weight loss, and performing regular physical activity can maintain healthy blood glucose levels and reduce the risk of complications of type 2 diabetes.
Long-term diabetes management involves key health behaviors such as physical activity, healthy eating, weight management, and smoking cessation. Regular physical activity can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, reduce the risk of complications, and improve blood pressure control in people with type 2 diabetes. Moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) reduces the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among those with type 2 diabetes, independent of their BMI, blood pressure, total cholesterol level, and smoking status. Weight management and dietary modification such as adoption of a Mediterranean or low–glycemic index eating pattern have been shown to be effective in improving markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Smoking is a well-established risk factor for CVD, and people with type 2 diabetes should be advised to quit smoking.
Long-term diabetes management involves key health behaviors such as physical activity, healthy eating, weight management, and smoking cessation. Regular physical activity can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, reduce the risk of complications, and improve blood pressure control in people with type 2 diabetes. Moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) reduces the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among those with type 2 diabetes, independent of their BMI, blood pressure, total cholesterol level, and smoking status. Weight management and dietary modification such as adoption of a Mediterranean or low–glycemic index eating pattern have been shown to be effective in improving markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Smoking is a well-established risk factor for CVD, and people with type 2 diabetes should be advised to quit smoking.
What's the life expectancy of a child with type 1 diabetes?
People with type 1 diabetes will, in the majority of cases, develop diabetes at a younger age than those with type 2 diabetes, therefore they will usually spend a longer period READ MORE
People with type 1 diabetes will, in the majority of cases, develop diabetes at a younger age than those with type 2 diabetes, therefore they will usually spend a longer period of their life living with the condition.
However, there is good news - people with type 1 diabetes have been known to live for as long as over 85 years with the condition. Recent studies into life expectancy are showing significant improvement in life expectancy rates for people with type 1 diabetes born later in the 20th century.
What can I do as a diabetic to help increase my life expectancy?
Maintaining good blood glucose control is a key way to prolong the length of your life.
Keeping blood sugar levels within the recommended blood glucose level ranges will help to offset the likelihood of the complications and therefore increase life expectancy.
It is highly recommended to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, of a well balanced diet and regular activity, in order to help keep blood pressure and cholesterol at healthy levels and promote good blood circulation.
However, there is good news - people with type 1 diabetes have been known to live for as long as over 85 years with the condition. Recent studies into life expectancy are showing significant improvement in life expectancy rates for people with type 1 diabetes born later in the 20th century.
What can I do as a diabetic to help increase my life expectancy?
Maintaining good blood glucose control is a key way to prolong the length of your life.
Keeping blood sugar levels within the recommended blood glucose level ranges will help to offset the likelihood of the complications and therefore increase life expectancy.
It is highly recommended to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, of a well balanced diet and regular activity, in order to help keep blood pressure and cholesterol at healthy levels and promote good blood circulation.
