Elie Abed
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
9228 S MINGO RD, suite 200 Tulsa Oklahoma, 74133About
Dr. Elie Abed practices Endocrinology in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Abed 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. Abed examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine)
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Diabetes and Life Expectancy
After diabetes diagnosis, many type 1 and type 2 diabetics worry about their life expectancy. Death is never a pleasant subject but it's human nature to want to know 'how long can I expect to live'.There is no hard and fast answer to the question of ‘how long can I expect to live’ as a number...
Can diabetics eat brown sugar?
Despite slight differences in taste, brown and white sugar have a very similar nutrient profile and effect on blood sugar levels. Therefore, brown sugar does not provide any benefits to people with diabetes. READ MORE
What is the main function of thyroid hormone?
Thyroid hormones affect every cell and all the organs of the body. They: Regulate the rate at which calories are burned, affecting weight loss or weight gain. Can slow down or speed up the heartbeat. Can raise or lower body temperature. Influence the rate at which food moves through the digestive tract. Control the way muscles contract. Control the rate at which dying cells are replaced. READ MORE
How can I stop taking diabetes medication?
You will need to be evaluated in the clinic to see if you could be taken off the diabetes medications. There are many factors to consider before stopping the medications. Those should be discussed with the endocrinologist in the clinic. READ MORE
Can you reverse diabetes?
At this age if it is confirmed type II DM there is a chance to put her off medications by losing weight with lifestyle modification (diet and exercise) READ MORE
What are the warning signs of prediabetes?
Worrying symptoms could be excessive thirst and urination with increased appetite and weight loss. These symptoms indicate a high sugar state. If you have pre-diabetes l, lifestyle management (low carb diet and exercise is the first line treatment), if not improving then adding metformin or other DM medications would be the next step. READ MORE
What can cause thyroiditis?
There are different kind of thyroiditis. Hashimoto thyroiditis / transient thyroiditis / thyrotoxicosis. You will need to be evaluated to determine the etiology and to plan management READ MORE
What foods can diabetics eat freely?
The best diet for diabetes is a low carbohydrate diet. Find below the american diabetes association recommendations for a low carb diet https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/understanding-carbs READ MORE
What are the side effects of insulin injection?
Main side effects are hypoglycemia and weight gain. If you are allergic you might develop a rash but its rare. READ MORE
Can diabetics drink no added sugar drinks?
From sugar standpoint sugar free drinks are okay to drink. READ MORE
Do sugar free energy drinks raise blood sugar?
Sugar free should be fine READ MORE
Can a skinny person get diabetes?
Yeah. For exercise type 1 DM is not weight related. It can develop at a young age and also at the age of 30-40s and its called LADA diabetes READ MORE
Will hair grow back after the thyroid is regulated?
If the hair loss was thyroid related then yes READ MORE
What is worse to have diabetes type 1 or 2?
We cannot compare both. Many factors come into consideration. The difference is tyoe 1 need insulin while type 2 can be managed without insulin READ MORE
Is blood sugar low in the morning?
Target blood sugar for a male or a non pregnant female in the morning is 70 to 130. READ MORE
When should I test my blood sugar?
It depends on your treatment regimen. If you are a type 1 or type 2 on basal and bolus insulin then you should check before each meal and at bedtime. If you are a type 2 on pills once or twice day in the morning and at bedtime. READ MORE
Can thyroid problems cause gray hair?
It should not. READ MORE
What is the best breakfast for a diabetic to eat?
https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/understanding-carbs/get-to-know-carbs READ MORE
Does exercise affect blood sugar?
Yes it does in many ways. https://www.diabetes.org/fitness/get-and-stay-fit/getting-started-safely/blood-glucose-and-exercise READ MORE
What fruits should diabetics avoid?
https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/healthy-food-choices-made-easy/fruit READ MORE
What causes type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin. Exactly why this happens is unknown, although genetics and environmental factors, such as being overweight and inactive, seem to be contributing factors. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Endocrine society
- American society of hospital medicine
Areas of research
Diabetes in young adults
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