Deepti Rawal MBBS
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
100 Retreat Ave Suite 400 Hartford CT, 06106About
Dr. Deepti Rawal practices Endocrinology in Hartford, CT. Dr. Rawal 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. Rawal examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Deepti Rawal MBBS's Expert Contributions
Can my blood pressure be worsening my diabetes?
Yes. Any stress can increase your sugar. High blood pressure is also stress on body and can raise sugar READ MORE
Can I get diabetes from eating sugar?
You don’t get diabetes from eating sugar but if you eat too much sugar you can gain weight. Weight gain leads to obesity which can cause insulin resistance and that is the underlying cause for type 2 diabetes. So indirectly eating too many sugar can cause diabetes. READ MORE
Can type 2 diabetes ever be reversed?
Yes it is possible to reverse type 2 diabetes by lifestyle changes especially if the reason is weight gain and no family history. Even with family history it’s still possible and definitely can prevent any further progression of disease. READ MORE
With a family history of type 2 diabetes, is my daughter at a risk of juvenile diabetes?
Family history does increase risk for type 2 diabetes and not juvenile diabetes which is typically described as type 1 diabetes due to autoimmunity. We have seen increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes in children as well which has been linked to obesity. Healthy lifestyle and making good food choices are great to develop for your daughter and family as whole. READ MORE
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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