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Dr. Joseph Gutman MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3 129 SW Avenue Suite 101 Pembroke Pines FL, 33027About
Dr. Joseph Gutman practices Endocrinology in South Florida. Dr. Gutman 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. Gutman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Dr. Joseph Gutman MD's Expert Contributions
Do complex carbs help in reducing my insulin levels?
Absolutely not READ MORE
If my HBA1C is 5.2, am I prediabetic?
Absolutely not READ MORE
Can I keep my child from developing Type 1 diabetes?
We are barely starting to understand the heredity of Type I diabetes. We know a few things: If the father has it, it is more likely to get it than if the mother has it. If there are autoimmune diseases in the family like Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, it is slightly higher. Can you prevent it? Pre-emptive immunotherapy is available and at this time not recommended in most children unless they have high levels of "anti-Islet-cell antibodies" in the blood. Eeven then it is not without side effects READ MORE
Should I be checked for thyroid cancer?
There are generally four types of cancer of the thyroid: Papillary, Follicular, Anaplastic, and Medullary. The only one that might have a hereditary factor is Medullary. I doubt this is the case as it is quite rare. Your mother will do well, and you do not need to worry much. READ MORE
I am gaining a lot of weight even when I exercise?
No it is not a side effect of Metformin. You should make sure that your thyroid is functioning well, and that your blood levels of Vitamin D are normal. Exercise without diet is not as effective as a combination of both READ MORE
When is a person advised to go on insulin treatment?
After trying a triple combination of medication for your Diabetes, if the A1c is not below 8, you should go on Insulin READ MORE
Can diabetes cause erectile dysfunction?
YES READ MORE
Can I get diabetes from eating sugar?
If you gain weight over time, let's say 8 lbs a year, and you are 20 years old, by the age of 30, you could be 80 lbs heavier (simple math). Then you definitely would be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Having a craving for sweets is not healthy either as most sweets are not just "sugar," but in the USA they might have high fructose corn syrup, which not only elevates the sugar in your blood, but is likely to increase your appetite. Eating healthy is not such a difficult thing, moderation and exercise are extremely important, not only in the prevention of diabetes, but also in the prevention of heart disease and even cancer. On a lighter note, mothers tend to be right. Wish you the best. READ MORE
If I avoid medicines and concentrate on lifestyle, can I win over diabetes?
Depending on a lab test called Hemoglobin A1c you may of may not need medications. In any event why not do the logical thing: Start taking the medication, change your lifestyle for the much better, and show your physician you are capable of getting off the medications READ MORE
Can one be diagnosed with both type 2 and type 1 diabetes?
In type 1 diabetes a person is unable to produce Insulin. In type 2 Diabetes a person produces Insulin and because of many factors (Obesity being one of them) the cells in the body are "resistant" to the action of insulin resulting in an elevated blood glucose. READ MORE
Can diabetes be fatal??
If you control your diabetes, you can either reverse it (in type 2 diabetes) or control it, and there is clear evidence you will avoid complications. If you do not control it, it can kill you. READ MORE
I am feeling very thirsty lately. Could it be a sign of diabetes? Should I get myself checked?
Yes. You can go to any pharmacy, buy a glucose meter (Inexpensive) check your glucose before breakfast. If your blood glucose is above 100 you should see your physician READ MORE
Can honey worsen my diabetes?
First and foremost you are not a DIABETIC, you are a person with Diabetes. Do not label yourself, You are not a disease. Honey has glucose and it will elevate your blood sugar, one teaspoonful in a cup of tea is not so bad, so long as your do it in moderation and exercise and take your medications as you have been directed READ MORE
The skin on my feet is so dry. Could this be because of my diabetes?
Yes. You probably should see a podiatrist once a year anyway. Using moisturizing creams, which are sold over the counter in any pharmacy will help READ MORE
How can we fight diabetes naturally?
Yes: Diet and exercise are natural and the best additive to a good medication regime. There are some that advocate cinnamon, others Tumeric mixed with pepper, others have claimed Acai helps. But there are no serious medical studies. DIET AND EXERCISE READ MORE
Do I need to take insulin forever?
If you are disciplined with diet and exercise, it is possible (but not certain) that you might wean yourself off insulin. READ MORE
Why is diabetes causing weight loss in my husband?
His physician has to determine that he does not have another disease. Also, it is possible that his type 2 diabetes is becoming type 1, in which case he would lose weight if it is not under good control. I would check for another disease aside from his diabetes. READ MORE
If I had diabetes during pregnancy, are there chances I will get the disease later in life?
YES! And if you maintain an ideal body weight, eat healthy, and exercise, you will prevent this from happening. READ MORE
My husband is a diabetic and has been experiencing premature ejaculation. Are the two related?
No READ MORE
Do natural remedies help in reversing diabetes type 1?
None to date READ MORE
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