Diabetic Diet Center - Germantown, MD
Germantown Endocrinologist Doctors for Diabetic DietType of Physician: Endocrinologist What is a Endocrinologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Endocrinology also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems. Specialty: Endocrinology Common Name: Endocrinologist Doctors in Germantown * Herbert M Juarbe MD  David R Brown MD PhD  Michael Dempsey MD Helena W Rodbard MD  Endocrine & Diabetes Associates  Endocrine & Diabetes Associates  Endocrine & Diabetes Associates  Endocrine & Diabetes Associates  Endocrine & Diabetes Associates  Womens Wellness Institute  Michael A Bolognese MD  John J Merendino Jr. MD  Potomac Physician Associates PC  Michael Emmer MD  Montgomery Internal Medicine Associates PA  James F McMurry Jr. MD  Washington Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology LLC  Drs Galotto & Feldman PA  Digestive Disease Branch  The Hedaya Clinic & National Center for Whole Psychiatry  Mahmood Mohamadi MD  Drs Blackburn Hamill & Mackin  Drs Blackburn Hamill & Mackin  Frederick Internal Medicine & Endocrinology Services  Frederick Internal Medicine & Endocrinology Services  Endocrinology Group  Endocrinology Group  Endocrinology Group  Middletown Valley Family Medicine  Gebreye W Rufael MD  Maryland Endocrine  Maryland Endocrine  Maryland Endocrine  Maryland Endocrine  Maryland Endocrine  Maryland Endocrine  Riverside Medical Diagnostic Center  Riverside Medical Diagnostic Center  Faranak F Sotoudeh MD  Faranak F Sotoudeh MD  Ajay Dashottar MD  Joslin Diabetes Center  Carroll Endocrinology Associates  Carroll Endocrinology Associates  Medical Towers LLC  Mark A Walker MD  Craig G Haber MD LLC  David H Madoff MD  Bruce H Sindler MD  Duangmarl P Malayaman MD  Endocrinology Associates of Baltimore LLC  Endocrinology Associates of Baltimore LLC  Endocrinology Associates of Baltimore LLC  Ian Sunshine MD  George D Lawrence MD  William A Valente MD PA  Sinai Endocrine Associates  Sinai Endocrine Associates  Sinai Endocrine Associates  Sinai Endocrine Associates  Park Medical Associates  Kashif Munir MD  University of Maryland Pediatric Endocrinology  University of Maryland Joslin Diabetes Center  University of Maryland Joslin Diabetes Center  University of Maryland Joslin Diabetes Center  University of Maryland Joslin Diabetes Center  University of Maryland Joslin Diabetes Center  Harbor Hospital Diabetes Center  Arsalan Sheikh DO  The Center for Bone Health  Diabetes & Endocrine Consultants  Diabetes & Endocrine Consultants  Diabetes & Endocrine Consultants  Diabetes & Endocrine Consultants  The Diabetes & Endocrine Center  The Diabetes & Endocrine Center  The Diabetes & Endocrine Center  The Diabetes & Endocrine Center  Bay West Endocrinology Associates  Bay West Endocrinology Associates  Bay West Endocrinology Associates  Bay West Endocrinology Associates  Bay West Endocrinology Associates  Bay West Endocrinology Associates  Bay West Endocrinology Associates  Bay West Endocrinology Associates  Gary S Wand MD  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Lilia Ceballos MD  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology  Johns Hopkins Endocrinology Germantown, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Diabetic DietRead the Diabetic Diet article » Eating and DiabetesYou can take good care of yourself and your diabetes by learning
Making wise food choices can help you
Healthful eating helps keep your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, in your target range. Physical activity and, if needed, diabetes medicines also help. The diabetes target range is the blood glucose level suggested by diabetes experts for good health. You can help prevent health problems by keeping your blood glucose levels on target. Diabetes and Blood Glucose LevelsWhat should my blood glucose levels be?
Talk with your health care provider about your blood glucose target levels and write them here. (Print out this chart for handy reference)
Ask your doctor how often you should check your blood glucose on your own. Also ask your doctor for an A1C test at least twice a year. Your A1C number gives your average blood glucose for the past 3 mon... Recommended Reading Related to Diabetic DietHeart attack facts
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- Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The two types of diabetes are referred to as type 1 (insulin dependent) and type 2 (non-insulin dependent). Symptoms of diabetes include increased urine output, thirst, hunger, and fatigue. Treatment of diabetes depends on the type.
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Metabolic Syndrome
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Diabetes Treatment
- The major goal in treating diabetes is controlling elevated blood sugar without causing abnormally low levels of blood sugar. Treatment for type 1 diabetes is with insulin, exercise, and a diabetic diet. Treatment for type 2 diabetes is first treated with weight reduction, a diabetic diet, and exercise. When these measures fail to control the elevated blood sugar, oral medications are used. If oral medications are still insufficient, insulin medications are considered.
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Diabetes Prevention
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Diabetic Home Care and Monitoring
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Diabetes: Caring for Your Diabetes at Special Times
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