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Elie Abed
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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.
Elie Abed
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
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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 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 READ MORE
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.
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 READ MORE
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.
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.
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 READ MORE
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.
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)
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 READ MORE
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.
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
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
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
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
https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/understanding-carbs
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.
Can diabetics drink no added sugar drinks?
From sugar standpoint sugar free drinks are okay to drink.
Do sugar free energy drinks raise blood sugar?
Sugar free should be fine
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
Will hair grow back after the thyroid is regulated?
If the hair loss was thyroid related then yes
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
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.
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 READ MORE
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.
Can thyroid problems cause gray hair?
It should not.
What is the best breakfast for a diabetic to eat?
https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/understanding-carbs/get-to-know-carbs
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
https://www.diabetes.org/fitness/get-and-stay-fit/getting-started-safely/blood-glucose-and-exercise
What fruits should diabetics avoid?
https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/healthy-food-choices-made-easy/fruit
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 READ MORE
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.
