Have you been feeling down and tired or nervous for no reason? Have you been losing weight or gaining weight sporadically even though there’s no change in your diet? Or maybe you’ve noticed that you’re overly sensitive to cold or heat? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, your thyroid gland might…
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Correcting the Hormonal Imbalances in Your Body: Learn from Dr. Lurie in Miami FL
Hormones work as the body’s chemical messengers, essentially giving our cells the impetus to function rather than just sitting there. Our hormones travel through our bloodstream to tissues and organs, and they work to affect different processes – such as metabolism, reproduction, mood, sexual function, and even growth. Our hormones therefore play an essential role…
What Is Gestational Diabetes? Ask Miami’s Finest Endocrinologist
A lot of people know about the two types of diabetes that commonly occur, type 1 and type 2 diabetes. However, a lot of people are unaware of gestational diabetes. This condition refers to diabetes that develops while a woman is pregnant. It’s crucial for expecting mothers to know about this disease and how to…
Common Endocrine Disorders Explained by Dr. Lurie
The endocrine system is a collection of major glands that produce and regulate hormones which aid in controlling important bodily functions. The system includes the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, pineal gland, hypothalamus, adrenal gland, pituitary gland, and ovaries or testes. The endocrine system influences and has partial control of your metabolism, growth, sexual functionality, and general…
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Diabetes While Pregnant: How Can it Affect You?
Diabetes develops when the body cannot adequately manage the glucose or blood sugar level in your body due to an issue with insulin production. Insulin is responsible for helping glucose get into your cells, so it can be used as energy. When the right amount of insulin is not produced, the glucose you get from…
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Learn How Miami’s Premier Endocrinologist Treats Thyroid Issues
Endocrinologists diagnose, treat, and prevent issues related to hormones and glands. Thyroid glands are an example of what falls into the realm of endocrinology. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ that is part of the endocrine system. It sits in the front part of the throat and secretes hormones which travel through the bloodstream…
