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Neriy Izkhakov
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Dr. Neriy Izkhakov practices Endocrinology in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Izkhakov 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. Izkhakov examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
9 years
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Neriy Izkhakov
- Las Vegas, NV
- Jacobs School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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I want to know diabetes symptoms?
Some of the diabetes mellitus symptoms may include: fatigue, increased thirst and urination, blurred vision, significant weight gain (type 2) or weight loss (type 1 or long term READ MORE
Some of the diabetes mellitus symptoms may include: fatigue, increased thirst and urination, blurred vision, significant weight gain (type 2) or weight loss (type 1 or long term type 2), poor wound healing, tingling and numbness of the hands/feet (usually both sides), skin abscesses and frequent infections.
Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus type 2 is characterized by insulin resistance and abnormal insulin secretion from the pancreas. First line treatment for diabetes mellitus type 2 is lifestyle READ MORE
Diabetes mellitus type 2 is characterized by insulin resistance and abnormal insulin secretion from the pancreas. First line treatment for diabetes mellitus type 2 is lifestyle changes (weight loss, increasing physical activity, and dietary changes) in combination of medical management. As diabetes mellitus type 2 progresses more medications are required for blood glucose reduction. It is important to control the blood glucose level early on as studies showed that early blood glucose control reduces the chance of diabetes complications (diabetic eye disease, diabetic kidney disease, diabetic neuropathy, …) in the future. As long as you control your blood glucose levels and maintain a healthy weight, you will significantly reduce your chances for diabetes complications.
Prednisone and high blood sugar?
Glucocorticoids (Prednisone, Dexamethasone, Methylprednisone, Prednisolone, Triamcinolone, and others) can increase blood sugar levels. It significantly affects individuals with READ MORE
Glucocorticoids (Prednisone, Dexamethasone, Methylprednisone, Prednisolone, Triamcinolone, and others) can increase blood sugar levels. It significantly affects individuals with prediabetes or diabetes mellitus. It is accepted that glucocorticoids lead to hyperglycemia by increasing glucose production by the liver, reducing sugar uptake by muscle and fat tissue, and reducing insulin production and secretion by the pancreas. Typically, after a dose of prednisone blood sugar will start to increase within few hours with a peak effect at about 8 hours and total duration of up to 16 hours. Post meal blood sugar level is affected most significantly and, in many cases, requires adjustment in medications that reduce post meal blood sugar level. In most cases once the prednisone has been stopped, the degree of post meal blood sugar level elevation significantly decreases and the medications that control blood sugar need to be adjusted once again.
In your case, the blood sugar levels that you posted are in good range (you should have checked the blood glucose levels 2 hours after your meals) and don't require treatment at this time (especially that you already stopped the prednisone). I would recommend to follow up with your primary provider for continued monitoring.
In your case, the blood sugar levels that you posted are in good range (you should have checked the blood glucose levels 2 hours after your meals) and don't require treatment at this time (especially that you already stopped the prednisone). I would recommend to follow up with your primary provider for continued monitoring.
