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Libu Varughese
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Dr. Libu Varughese practices Endocrinology in Houston, TX. Dr. Varughese 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. Varughese examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
14 years
Experience
Libu Varughese
- Houston, TX
- Mahatma Gandhi University
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When should I test my blood sugar?
Ideally, you want to check fasting blood sugars. That would mean checking in the morning after not eating any meals after midnight.
Can a skinny person get diabetes?
There are certain scenarios that a skinny person can get diabetes. Genetics and your immune systems play a significant role in this. For example, commonly South Asian patients READ MORE
There are certain scenarios that a skinny person can get diabetes. Genetics and your immune systems play a significant role in this. For example, commonly South Asian patients are relatively skinny but develop diabetes.
What can cause thyroiditis?
Several causes are there, we will need to know more of your story to help determine the reason behind the thyroiditis. Some develop when thyroiditis after pregnancy, trauma, or, READ MORE
Several causes are there, we will need to know more of your story to help determine the reason behind the thyroiditis.
Some develop when thyroiditis after pregnancy, trauma, or, infection. Autoimmune thyroiditis (like Hashimoto's) are also relatively common.
Some develop when thyroiditis after pregnancy, trauma, or, infection. Autoimmune thyroiditis (like Hashimoto's) are also relatively common.
Can diabetics eat brown sugar?
Sugar is still sugar regardless of the form that it presents itself. As a whole, diabetics should not be eating sugar whether that is brown sugar in this case.
Can you reverse diabetes?
Yes, you can with adequate supervision under an endocrinologist. This holds true in Type 2 diabetes as patients achieved remission with about 30lb weight loss.
What can diabetics take for headaches?
I'm sorry but this is probably better answered by your primary care provider or endocrinologist who knows your whole medical history. Diabetes does not preclude you from any medications. READ MORE
I'm sorry but this is probably better answered by your primary care provider or endocrinologist who knows your whole medical history. Diabetes does not preclude you from any medications. However, having diabetic complications can potentially hinder you from taking medications for headaches.
What are the side effects of insulin injection?
Insulin injection is safe and effective when used properly. Side effects would be weight gain, low blood sugar (if you take too much incorrectly), pain, infection, etc.
Will hair grow back after the thyroid is regulated?
This is, unfortunately, no-one-can-truly-know type question. The majority of the hypothyroidism symptoms completely resolve after thyroid is regulated. But, a few patients never READ MORE
This is, unfortunately, no-one-can-truly-know type question. The majority of the hypothyroidism symptoms completely resolve after thyroid is regulated. But, a few patients never noticed any change in hair growth or weight changes when on appropriate thyroid medications.
What is the main function of thyroid hormone?
Think of it like the accelerator for your body. It regulates the basal metabolic rate of your body.
Does Hashimoto's cause weight gain?
Hashimotos that ends up as hypothyroidism can cause weight gain. This is also the reason why patients should be on replacement medications right away.
