MADALINA IONESCU
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3722S HARLEM AVE STE LL10 RIVERSIDE IL, 60546About
Dr. MADALINA IONESCU practices Endocrinology in RIVERSIDE, IL. Dr. IONESCU 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. IONESCU examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Diabetes
Yes, you should be ok. It is likely your headache is not related to your blood sugar. If the sugar is below 180 after meals is in generally ok. You would still prefer to have a sugar under 140 if possible. I hope it helps! READ MORE
Gestational diabetes
Hello, Congratulations on your pregnancy! I do hope you will Be able to control your sugar with diet only. Unfortunately, the sugar tends to go up during the pregnancy and the goal for the blood sugar is less than 95 fasting and less than 120 2hrs after a meal. You should continue to monitor your sugar and follow closely with your doctor, to decrease the risks associated with high blood sugar during the pregnancy. For further information about possible complications, follow the link below. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/gestational.html I hope this answers your question. Good luck! Madalina Ionescu,MD READ MORE
Hypopituitarism?
I am sorry you feel so bad. I do agree it's a good idea to check all the pituitary hormones and a few others. I would check TSH, free T4, LH, Fsh, testosterone, IGF1, prolactin and would repeat ACTH and cortisol. I hope this helps. Good luck! READ MORE
Can diabetics have a CT scan with contrast?
Usually, yes. They may have a higher risk of kidney damage, if they have previous kidney disease. Before the CT with contrast, all patients have the kidney function checked. READ MORE
Is a blood transfusion ever needed for diabetics?
No, blood transfusions are not needed for diabetes, in the absence of other medical conditions ( eg. anemia). READ MORE
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