Dr. Stephen Brendan Richardson MD

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• Does Diabetes Increase My Risk of Developing Kidney Stones?

  Kidney stones are ball-like structures that form in the kidney and other organs in the urinary system of a person. Kidney stones form as a result of accumulation of very toxic and acidic materials filtered from the blood by the kidney. Kidney stones also result from different infections in the body,...

• Should Doctors Consider Brittle Diabetes Separate from Type 1 Diabetes?

  Back in 2012, a Long Island resident, Rosemarie Sorge, was rushed to the emergency room with diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a deadly condition that is characterized by an excess of ketones in the bloodstream, caused by a lack of insulin. These ketones are highly toxic and can create...

• Understanding the Risk of Amputations with Diabetes

  It is not uncommon for some of the conditions that exist today to cause other chronic ailments.  This is often known as a comorbidity, which can be defined as the existence of two chronic conditions or diseases at a time in a patient.  For some instances, the repercussions may not significantly...

• Do I Have a Thyroid Problem?

  Thyroid problems are very common, affecting millions of people in the country. In most cases, the affected person may not realize that such an issue exists. The thyroid is a very important gland that influences different metabolic processes in the body. Among the different thyroid problems, abnormal...

• What to Know About Diabetes

  You have probably heard of diabetes before, but how extensive is your knowledge on it? While it's about sugar, yes, there are other aspects of diabetes you'll need to learn in order to have yourself checked and get diagnosed properly. But the question is: What do you feel if you have diabetes and...

• Diabetes and Your Smile

  Diabetes is a disease that can affect anyone at any age. The different types of diabetes include type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, as well as gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy.Diabetes affects all parts of the human body, including also the mouth and teeth. People suffering from...