Dr. Lynn Ge-Zerbe M.D.
Endocrinologist
1759 S. Millennium Way Suite 100 Meridian Idaho, 83642Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Lynn Ge-Zerbe is an endocrinologist practicing in Meridian, ID. Dr. Ge-Zerbe specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Endocrinologists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice. Dr. Ge-Zerbe opened her own practice which offers patients care with the restrictions from insurance. She is able to fully listen to her patients, examine them carefully, and educate them to understand their medicines.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh MPH 1990
Peking University/Peking Union Medical College MD 1987
Beijing Med University MD
Peking Union Medical University 1987
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. Lynn Ge-Zerbe M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Could I be pre-diabetic?
I suggest you do more testing to confirm the diagnosis, especially if you have family history of diabetes or you have trouble controlling weight, your lipids or blood pressure are high, you have excess hair growth or abnormal menses etc. Those are signs of insulin resistance which is the underlying cause of pre-diabetes. READ MORE
Alzheimer's tied to Type 2 Diabetes?
Yes, studies have shown that patients with type 2 diabetes, especially poorly controlled, will have higher risk of developing dementia. Control your diabetes with lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise and proper medications can reduce the risk of dementia cause by diabetes. Now, with that said, dementia can be caused by many other etiology - Alzheimer’s is one of them. With strong family history of dementia, you should work with your doctor to rule out any other possible causes. READ MORE
Is diabetes hereditary?
Type 2 diabetes has strong genetic component. Statistically, if both of your parents have type 2 diabetes, your chance to carry insulin resistance genes which cause type 2 diabetes is almost 100%. With that said, type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease because it has environment components in addition to genetics. With lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise, one can reduce insulin resistance, therefore, prevent or delay the disease state. READ MORE
What are the foods to be avoided with gout?
There are a lot of info regarding proper diet for gout. I like what said on Mayo clinic site: -------- Gout diet: What's allowed, what's not By Mayo Clinic Staff Definition Gout, a painful form of arthritis, occurs when high levels of uric acid in the blood cause crystals to form and accumulate around a joint. Uric acid is produced when the body breaks down a chemical called purine. Purine occurs naturally in your body, but it's also found in certain foods. Uric acid is eliminated from the body in urine. A gout diet may help decrease uric acid levels in the blood. While a gout diet is not a cure, it may lower the risk of recurring painful gout attacks and slow the progression of joint damage. Medication also is needed to manage pain and to lower levels of uric acid. A little history Gout has been associated for centuries with overindulgence in meats, seafood and alcohol. The condition was, in fact, considered a disease of the wealthiest people — those who could afford such eating habits. And long before the cause of gout was understood, doctors had observed some benefit of a restricted diet on gout management. For many years, treatment for gout focused on eliminating all foods that had moderate to high amounts of purine. The list of foods to avoid was long, which made the diet difficult to follow. Current understanding More recent research on gout has created a clearer picture of the role of diet in disease management. Some foods should be avoided, but not all foods with purines should be eliminated. And some foods should be included in your diet to control uric acid levels. The purpose of a gout diet today is to address all factors related to disease risk and management. Above all, the goals are a healthy weight and healthy eating — a message that applies to lowering the risk of many diseases. Diet details The general principles of a gout diet are essentially the same as recommendations for a balanced, healthy diet: Weight loss. Being overweight increases the risk of developing gout, and losing weight lowers the risk of gout. Research suggests that reducing the number of calories and losing weight — even without a purine-restricted diet — lowers uric acid levels and reduces the number of gout attacks. Losing weight also lessens the overall stress on joints. Complex carbs. Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which provide complex carbohydrates. Avoid foods such as white bread, cakes, candy, sugar-sweetened beverages and products with high-fructose corn syrup. Water. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking water. An increase in water consumption has been linked to fewer gout attacks. Aim for eight to 16 glasses of fluids a day with at least half of that as water. A glass is 8 ounces (237 milliliters). Talk to your doctor about appropriate fluid intake goals for you. Fats. Cut back on saturated fats from red meats, fatty poultry and high-fat dairy products. Proteins. Limit daily proteins from lean meat, fish and poultry to 4 to 6 ounces (113 to 170 grams). Add protein to your diet with low-fat or fat-free dairy products, such as low-fat yogurt or skim milk, which are associated with reduced uric acid levels. Recommendations for specific foods or supplements include the following: High-purine vegetables. Studies have shown that vegetables high in purines do not increase the risk of gout or recurring gout attacks. A healthy diet based on lots of fruits and vegetables can include high-purine vegetables, such as asparagus, spinach, peas, cauliflower or mushrooms. You can also eat beans or lentils, which are moderately high in purines but are also a good source of protein. Organ and glandular meats. Avoid meats such as liver, kidney and sweetbreads, which have high purine levels and contribute to high blood levels of uric acid. Selected seafood. Avoid the following types of seafood, which are higher in purines than others: anchovies, herring, sardines, mussels, scallops, trout, haddock, mackerel and tuna. Alcohol. The metabolism of alcohol in your body is thought to increase uric acid production, and alcohol contributes to dehydration. Beer is associated with an increased risk of gout and recurring attacks, as are distilled liquors to some extent. The effect of wine is not as well-understood. If you drink alcohol, talk to your doctor about what is appropriate for you. Vitamin C. Vitamin C may help lower uric acid levels. Talk to your doctor about whether a 500-milligram vitamin C supplement fits into your diet and medication plan. Coffee. Some research suggests that moderate coffee consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of gout, particularly with regular caffeinated coffee. Drinking coffee may not be appropriate for other medical conditions. Talk to your doctor about how much coffee is right for you. Cherries. There is some evidence that eating cherries is associated with a reduced risk of gout attacks. ------- There are medications can help reduce uric acid build up, such as allopurinol and anti-inflammatory medications such as indocin to reduce the pain during acute attack. No specific supplements are known to treat gout at the moment. Hope this helps! Best luck! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Guest Lecturing -
Awards
- Leading Physician of the World 2014
- Endocrine Fellow Travel Award 2004 Endocrine Society
- Intramural Research Fellowship Award 1993 NIH
- Full Scholarship Award 1988 University of Pittsburgh
- Scholarship Award 1979 Peking Union Medical College
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Goiter
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- Ethical Committees
- Tennessee Medical Association
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- North Carolina Medical Society
- Idaho Medical Association
- American Thyroid Association
Treatments
- Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt University
Professional Society Memberships
- ACP, AACE, ATA,
What do you attribute your success to?
Hardwork, Continued Education, Dedication to Patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, Painting, Reading, craft
Favorite professional publications
- AACE Journal
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