Mr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P., Endocrinology-Diabetes
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Mr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P.

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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550 E Herndon Ave Suite 101 Fresno CA, 93720
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Dr. Paul Norwood practices Endocrinology in Fresno, CA. Dr. Norwood 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. Norwood examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

Loma Linda Doctorate 1980

University of California Santa Barbara BACHELORS OF SCIENCE 1977

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish 37 years of experience
Mr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P.
Mr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P.'s Expert Contributions
  • What are the warning signs my son's blood sugars are too low?

    At age 12 you should have a continous glucose monitor. It is considered standard of care. You can watch all his glucose levels be it up or down. Dr. Norwood READ MORE

  • What are the common symptoms of people with undiagnosed diabetes?

    It is much easier to see if you have diabetes by having your blood sugar checked. READ MORE

  • What causes high blood sugar in young children?

    Well, how high? The diagnosis of diabetes is a fasting glide above 126 or any glucose above 200, especially after a glucose challenge (glycola) glucose tolerance test. READ MORE

  • Will insulin be difficult to get during the coronavirus?

    INSULIN WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE, WALMART HAS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE INSULIN AT $25 FOR 1,000 UNITS. INSULIN IS MADE IN LARGE VATS BY BACTERIA OR YEAST AND THEY WILL KEEP WORKING AS LONG AS IT IS NEEDED. THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF INSULIN, AND SOON, WEEKLY INSULIN WILL BE AVAILABLE. BEST, DR. NORWOOD READ MORE

  • Blood testing for diseases?

    The diagnosis of diabetes is an elevated fasting sugar at or above 126, any sugar at any time above 300 mg/dl or a HbA1c of 6.5 or above. Prediabetes is a fasting sugar between 100 and 126 mg/dl. Best, Dr. Norwood READ MORE

  • Covid Vaccine?

    Get whatever vaccine that is available as soon as possible. All are great. Don’t wait. READ MORE

  • Can thyroid problems cause gray hair?

    NO. Not possible. Sincerely, Paul Norwood, M.D. Endocrinology READ MORE

  • What doctor do you see for a hormone imbalance?

    A pediatric endocrinologist READ MORE

  • Type 1 diabetic for life not needing insulin anymore?

    By definition, a type 1 diabetic makes either no or inconsequential amounts. More than likely, your friend is a MODY, or maturity onset diabetic of the young. HCG does not help diabetes. It does increase testosterone in men. It does cause ovulation in non menopausal women. It does not help weight loss. It is silly. All pregnant women with high HCG levels would lose weight. No one on god's green earth knows how to find a way to have patients lose and keep weight weight off. If they did, that would be worth 1 trillion of any currency. All claims that say they will solve the problem are not truthful. On the other hand, everyone knows how to lose weight, but only 3% can actually do what is necessary. READ MORE

  • Hb1Ac test?

    There is little information here. Generally if you have made major major changes in your lifestyle and you have persisted for some time, it may be reasonable to hold off. However if this is something new, where you have just recently followed a healthy lifestyle, more that likely you will start being less stringent with time, thus metformin would be reasonable so that you can keep your insulin cells from being stressed as much. READ MORE

  • Do I have hypothyroidism?

    To have those symptoms, the thyroid tests would have to be very much off. If your thyroid tests are normal then the symptoms are not caused by hypothyroidism. READ MORE

  • Can being on too much thyroid medicine cause quick episodes of dizziness?

    If your thyroid tests are normal, with a normal TSH, then the thyroid will not make you dizzy. If your thyroid tests are significantly high, then yes, there could be some dizziness. READ MORE

  • What fruits should diabetics avoid?

    No fruits should be avoided, but calories are the issue. So an apple for lunch with salad (with low cal dressing) is fine. Watermelon seems to really increase the glucose so watch out for it. A tiny portion is fine. So for dinner, how about 2 green veggies, a chicken leg and a half an apple. READ MORE

  • What tests should I take to see my thyroid levels?

    TSH level only, except in very rare cases, (pituitary deficiency) if the TSH is normal, the thyroid level is normal. Dr. Paul Norwood READ MORE

  • Is hypothyroidism hereditary?

    Yes. There is clear inheritance, however, remember you are two parents, thus there is a reasonable chance you will not get it. READ MORE

  • What are the treatment options for hypothyroidism?

    If you have hypothyroidism, there is only one treatment and that is thyroid medication, which is extremely safe and only replaces the thyroid that your body is unable to make anymore. Dr. Norwood READ MORE

  • What is the best weight loss pill for metabolic syndrome?

    There is none. A promising medication by Eli Lilly is in research now. There is 100 percent weight gain when any pill is stopped. Any method of weight loss has to be for life because if you stop any method, whichever - carb-free, keto, fasting, greenberry, or hypnosis - when it stops, the weight comes back 90% of the time. I have been at it for 35 years and have tried every method conceivable for weight loss and the best method by far in those who don't have neurochemical issues is the gastric bypass for significant weight problems. To lose weight is very difficult, and my heart goes out to you with those inefficient metabolisms. READ MORE

  • What can I do to lower my blood sugar?

    Well, there is little data here. I, however, would embrace taking medication. If you are a diabetic, then you have lost at least 66% of your insulin-making capability. Medications such as metformin, bydureon, ozempic, trulicity help preserve your pancreatic islets that make insulin. Also, a very low-calorie diet and exercise helps tremendously, but you knew that. READ MORE

  • I am diabetic and I feel very hungry. What can I do?

    If you are hungry, that is the goal. That means you are probably losing weight. This feeling needs to be embraced. Easy to say. READ MORE

  • Can diabetes cause muscle weakness?

    There needs to be more information, however let's say that someone has poor control of the diabetes for 14 years then there can be a development of neuropathy and muscle wasting. How old is she? Let's say she is young such as 50, controlling the diabetes and beginning an exercise program might help. Much has to do with the severity of the neuropathy if she has it. READ MORE

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Diabetes, thyroid, obesity, pituitary disorders, fatigue, polycystic ovary disease, male hypogonadism. low testosterone

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine UC San Francisco 1994 - 2018

Awards

  • Fellow of the American Association of Endocrinologists 2008 American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist 

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Past President of the American Diabetes Association

Areas of research

Diabetes, Chronic Pain, hyperlipidemia, obesity, hypertension, osteoporosis, dermatitis is association with a dermatology group, pediatrics conditions is association with a pediatrition.

Mr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P.'s Practice location

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550 E Herndon Ave Suite 101 -
Fresno, CA 93720
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Mr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 158 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocrinology-Diabetes in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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