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Another Consequence of Covid: Rise in Tinnitus

A few weeks ago, I saw a patient that came to see me for evaluation of testosterone replacement. He had been told by another provider that his fatigue was likely due to low testosterone even though his levels were in range and he denied low libido (sexual drive) per se. Upon asking questions, it turns out that the fatigue was likely due to his lack of sleep which in turn he attributed to a buzzing ...

Insulin Pump Study

Insulin Pump Study Over the past 2 decades, there have been significant advances not only in the types of insulins that are available to those who require insulin to manage their diabetes (all patients with Type 1 diabetes and many of those with Type 2 diabetes), but how the insulin is delivered. Whereas in the past, insulin was stored in vials and delivered by syringes, these days patients most ...

COVID-19 and the Thyroid

Because nearly every conversation these days seems to revolve around the topic of COVID-19, I thought I would continue the trend and try to answer some questions that I have frequently heard regarding COVID as it relates to a common endocrine condition. As both a thyroid patient and a thyroid doctor, I was interested in the topic of autoimmune thyroid disease , as well as how the novel coronavirus ...

Taking Control of Your Diabetes Diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can be difficult. Learning that you have to change several things about your day-to-day life can be daunting. Let’s talk about understanding and copping with a diabetes diagnosis and how embracing this challenge can lead to longevity and increased happiness. It’s important to understand that diabetes is not uncommon and you are not alone. More than 30 million ...