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Insulin Resistance Center - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Endocrinologist Doctors for Insulin Resistance

Type 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

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Endocrinologist Doctors in Albuquerque *

Presbyterian Medical Group Endocrinology
Vincente Perez
201 Cedar St SE
STE 4660
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 563-6400

John A Seibel MD
John A Seibel
201 Cedar St SE
STE 502
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-7700

Center for Women's Surgery
Anita L Sloan
201 Cedar St SE
Presbyterian Professional Bldg STE STE 505
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-7880

Marta Terlecki MD
Marta Terlecki
717 Encino Pl NE
STE 3
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-2141

UNM SOM Internal Medicine
Patrick Boyle
5550 1University of NM
Internal Medicine
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-4657

UNM SOM Internal Medicine
Mark R Burge
5550 1University of NM
Internal Medicine
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-4657

UNM SOM Internal Medicine
Kathleen Colleran
5550 1University of NM
Internal Medicine
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-4657

University of New Mexico Hospital Pediatrics Dept
Nancy G Greger
2211 Lomas Blvd NE
Endocrinology STE ACC-3W
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-3887

UNM SOM Internal Medicine
Patricia Kasper
5550 1University of NM
Internal Medicine
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-4657

UNM SOM Internal Medicine
David S Schade
5550 1University of NM
Internal Medicine
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-4657

University of New Mexico Hospital Pediatrics Dept
Susan Scott
2211 Lomas Blvd NE
Endocrinology STE ACC-3W
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-3887

Lovelace Sandia Medical Group Endocrinology
Terry H Edwards
5400 Gibson Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-7455

Lovelace Sandia Medical Group Endocrinology
Jeremy Gleeson
5400 Gibson Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-7455

Southwest Endocrinology Associates PA
Robert Ferraro
4600 Jefferson Ln NE
STE A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 872-1002

Albuquerque VA Medical Center
Richard Dorin
1501 San Pedro Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711

Presbyterian Medical Group Endocrinology
Robert C Galagan
8300 Constitution Ave NE
Kaseman Campus
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 559-6400

Presbyterian Medical Group Endocrinology
Neil Kaminsky
8300 Constitution Ave NE
Kaseman Campus
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 559-6400

Presbyterian Medical Group Endocrinology
Hemanth Pai
8300 Constitution Ave NE
Kaseman Campus
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 559-6400

Presbyterian Medical Group Endocrinology
May Reyes
8300 Constitution Ave NE
Kaseman Campus
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 559-6400

Regional Endocrinology Associates PC
Robert Bernstein
1533 S St Francis Dr
STE B
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2860

Regional Endocrinology Associates PC
Michael Katz
1533 S St Francis Dr
STE B
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2860

Regional Endocrinology Associates PC
Mara Okshteyn
1533 S St Francis Dr
STE B
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2860

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM), Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia National Laboratories, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, and Petroglyph National Monument. The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque, and the Rio Grande flows through the city, north to south.
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Insulin Resistance

What is insulin resistance?

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the beta cells, which are cells that are scattered throughout the pancreas. The insulin produced is released into the blood stream and travels throughout the body. Insulin is an important hormone that has many actions within the body. Most of the actions of insulin are directed at metabolism (control) of carbohydrates (sugars and starches), lipids (fats), and proteins. Insulin also is important in regulating the cells of the body including their growth.

Insulin resistance (IR) is a condition in which the cells of the body become resistant to the effects of insulin, that is, the normal response to a given amount of insulin is reduced. As a result, higher levels of insulin are needed in order for insulin to have its effects. The resistance is seen with both the body's own insulin (endogenous) and if insulin is given through injection (exogenous).

What causes insulin resistance?

There are probably several causes of insulin resistance and there is thought to be a strong genetic factor (an inherited component), Some medications also can lead to insulin resistance. In addition, insulin resistance is seen often in the following conditions:

  • the metabolic syndrome
  • obesity
  • pregnancy
  • infection or severe illness
  • stress
  • during steroid use

What is the relationship between insulin resistance and diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is the type of diabetes that occurs later in life. Insulin resistance precedes the development of type 2 diabetes, sometimes by years. In individuals who will ultimately develop type 2 diabetes, it is believed that blood glucose and insulin levels are normal for many years; then at some point in time, insulin resistance develops.

At this point, there is ofte...

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Emergency Contact for Albuquerque

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Nearby Albuquerque Hospitals *

Lovelace Medical Center Downtown
601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505)727-8000

Heart Hospital of New Mexico
504 Elm St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505)724-2000

Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital
505 Elm St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505)727-4700

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque
700 High St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505)242-4444

Presbyterian Hospital
1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)841-1234

Carrie Tingley Hospital
1127 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505)272-5200

University of New Mexico Children's Psychiatric Center
1001 Yale Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)272-2890

University Hospital
2211 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)272-2111

University of New Mexico Psychiatric Center
2600 Marble Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505)272-2800

Albuquerque Indian Health Center
801 Vassar Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)248-4000

Desert Hills Hospital
5310 Sequoia Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505)836-7330

Lovelace Medical Center Gibson
5400 Gibson Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505)262-7000

New Mexico VA Healthcare System
1501 San Pedro Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505)265-1711

Lovelace Women's Hospital
4701 Montgomery Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505)727-7800

Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital
8300 Constitution Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505)291-2000

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Center
7000 Jefferson St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505)344-9478

Lovelace Westside Hospital
10501 Golf Course Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505)727-2000

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