Dr. Gebreselassie Nida, MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1107 S. Main Street Reidsville North Carolina, 27320About
Dr. Gebreselassie Nida is an endocrinologist, Lifestyle Medicne physician, and internist practicing in Reidsville, North Carolina. Dr. Nida specializes in the medical treatment of adults with endocrine disorders including type 1 and type 2 diabetes; Obesity; high cholesterol; high blood pressure; thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pituitary disorders. Conditions such as PCOS, oteoporosis, Calcium and Vitamin D disorders also addressed by endocrinoilogists. Dr. Nida's additonal expertise in lifestyle medicine allows him to establish long-term relationships with his patients and incorporate disease prevention and disease reversal care for lifestyle related chronic diseases.
Education and Training
Addis Ababa University MD 1999
Wayne State University Internal Medicine 2007
Wayne State University Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metab 2009
American College of Lifestyle DipABLM 2022
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Dr. Gebreselassie Nida, MD's Expert Contributions
Making the Case for Lifestyle Medicine
A Summary of Success with Lifestyle Medicine on a Cohort of 45 Patients with Chronically Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Patients with chronically uncontrolled diabetes who are referred to endocrinology are often taking several medications and have trouble adhering to their care regimen. A...
Losing a lot of unexplained weight
I would like to know a few more details. Your average blood glucose for 15 days if you are monitoring or if you have a recent a1c. What is the most you ever weighed and what is your current weight ? BMI? Did you have history of pancreatitis or pancreatic surgery? Do you or did you drink alcohol excessively? Is there any close family member with type 1 diabetes? Or lean type 2 diabetes? Do you have autoimmune disease such as thyroid problems, rheumatoid arthritis, adrenal dysfunction ? Etc. I want to make sure you have accurately classified diabetes because quite a great proportion of patients given a diagnosis of type 2 actually have late onset autoimmune diabetes of adults ( LADA) and these patients need exclusive insulin treatment to manage their diabetes. Quite often even for type 2 with acute hyperglycemic burden , we use insulin briefly . We can slowly transition to non -insulin options if it is confirmed that it is type 2. So, please give me those data and I will get back to you. READ MORE
Thyroid issues
Symptoms historically and traditionally associated with thyroid dysfunction are notoriously non-specific including these symptoms you shared. They could be due to entirely different reason than the thyroid. The good news is that nowadays, it is not difficult to tell or diagnose if you have thyroid dysfunction. A simple blood test will solve that. If the blood test not show it , you do not have it. In primary care setting they usually test TSH which can be enough in 90% of the times. Higher TSH ( above normal range) shows underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism- which needs thyroid hormone supplement or replacement), low TSH ( below than the normal range- which would indicate overactive thyroid or Hyperthyroidism- which needs treatment to slow the thyroid down). Endocrinologists usually do a more completes test on the thyroid (TSH, Free T4, Free T3, thyroid antibodies) for 100 % diagnostic accuracy and to determine reasons behind thyroid dysfunction. Goiter is enlarged thyroid- which may need thyroid ultrasound for better assessment. So, I suggest you get assessed by either PCP or endocrinologist to answer this important question you asked. Good luck. READ MORE
Diabetes management?
You likely have hyperinsulinemia which is typical in the setting of type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. In your case you are also taking additional insulin. The liver is making (emergency fuel) glucose when you go relatively down overnight. Wearing a continuous glucose monitor such as freestyle Libre or Dexcom even for a brief period of time will help you pinpoint the issue. That is why you see a higher glucose in the AM than PM. Your care must involve measures to minimize the hyperinsulinemia. When it comes to insulin, the less, the better specially if the duration of diabetes is less than 10-15 years. Eating low fat , plant-based whole food is one way to lower your insulin requirement. I suggest you research in www.lifestylemedicine.org for more information on this. Also use this free website for cooking ideas. www.fullplateliving.org. I hope that helps. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Humanitarian 2024 Marquis Who is Who
- Top Doctor 2024 Marquis Who is Who
- Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement 2024 Marquis Who is Who
- Featured Leader 2024 Walk with a Doc
- Marquis Distinguished Professional (2024). 2024 Marquis Who is Who
Professional Memberships
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- American Diabetes Association
- North Carolina Medical Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Walk with a Doc
Treatments
- Lifestyle Medicine ( Healthy Diet, Exercise, Restorative Sleep, Stress Management, Deep Meaning Social Connections, Avoiding Risky Substances) , Pharmacotherapy
Internships
- Internal Medicine
Fellowships
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism.
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Diabetes Association, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the North Carolina Medical Society, and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Diabetes Association, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the North Carolina Medical Society, and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
Articles and Publications
- 1) 01/2006 July 2009: Wayne State University, division of EndocrinologyAdherence Rate of Antiplatelet Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Patients in 3 outpatient clinics- University Health Center / Wayne State University - Principal Investigator2) An Uncommon Occurrence of Intestinal Spirochetosis in an Immunocompetent Host: The American Journal of Gastroenterology 102, S271-S426 (September 2007) Abstract3) Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Masquerading as a COPD Exacerbation: accepted for presentation during the annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Chicago in October 20084) Apical Ballooning (tako-tsubo like left ventricular dysfunction) Secondary to Seizures in a Patient with AIDS and Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma case presentation American College of Physicians Michigan June 20065) October 2004- Wayne State University:Member of a Group of four Residents on Continuous Quality Improvement Project (CQIP). Trend of Use of Beta-Blockers in Patients with Chest Pain and Cocaine Use in Detroit Receiving Hospital.
What do you attribute your success to?
- As a lifelong stoic, Dr. Nida believes in hard work, tenacity and focus.
Areas of research
- Lifestyle Medicine- Chronic Diseases
Awards
- Chief Fellow, Endocrinology Fellowship (2008-2009); Honors in all medical disciplines including Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Surgery, Pediatrics at completion of medical school, Top 1-3 in all seven years of medical schoolMarquis Who's Who - Noteworthy Achievements (2023 ), Marquis Worldwide Humanitarian (2024), Marquis Distinguished Professional (2024).
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Board Member, Annie Penn Hospital Foundation (2014-Present); Board Member, Corporate Secretary, Ethio-American Doctors Group (2011-2015); Board Member, Treasurer, Lead Physician, Rockingham County Diabetes Task Force; Lead Physician, Founder, Greensboro Chapter, Walk with a Doc
Teaching and speaking
- Keynote Speaker- Graduate School- Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering; 50+ Presentations on Diabetes and Lifestyle Medicine; ( Former) Loved to teach medicine : Rotating medical students from UNC - Chapel Hill
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Tropical Areas- Central America
Hobbies / Sports
- Long Distance RunningOutdoorsSoccer
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, American Journal of Clinical Endocrinology, New England Journal of Medicine
Areas of research
Lifestyle Medicine
Diabetes
Chronic Disease
Systemic Inflammation
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