Category Archives: obesity

Early glucose control important in prediabetes

Posted on September 27, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Reach the goal of fasting blood sugar under 100!  Bringing down blood sugars as soon as possible in prediabetes provides the best shot at preventing disease progression.  This comes into play when a patient has a fasting blood sugar that … Continue reading →

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Have you had a gastric bypass? Feeling tired? Here is one consideration…

Posted on March 19, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Obesity is an epidemic in America.  Gastric bypass is becoming a mainstream treatment for obesity.  Gastric bypass makes the stomach smaller, making the patient feel fuller with less food, and thereby helping the patient curb caloric intake.  After gastric bypass … Continue reading →

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Medicare to pay for obesity counseling: Nice feature.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Medicare patients can now get obesity screening and dietary counseling without paying a co-pay.  The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that effective immediately these services will be offered without “cost sharing,” meaning co-pays from the patient. The … Continue reading →

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Are you interested in the HCG diet?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Have you heard the “buzz” about the HCG diet?  I have.   My patients asked me to research it.  I think this is a great article and I especially love the FDA’s use of the words “fraudulent” and “illegal.”  Read on. . . HCG Diet … Continue reading →

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Want to take off that “fat tire?”

Posted on March 29, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Losing and keeping weight off is a touchy subject.  I saw a patient today who is emotionally comfortable with a BMI of 45 (severely obese).  My heart goes out to her.  She is aware that she looks imposing and unapproachable … Continue reading →

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Vroom. Vroom. Is your engine revving at the right speed?

Posted on February 18, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I’m talking about the thyroid gland.  If it is revved up, you may be anxious, have insomnia, or feel heart palpitations.  Too slow and  depression, sluggishness, and weight gain can result. HYPOthyroidism is when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. … Continue reading →

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Mindless Eating

Posted on October 25, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Interesting concept.   In fact. . . .what a great name for a book!  The author of Mindless Eating is a food scientist at Cornell and is speaking free this Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Hughes Metroplex in Wichita.  Obesity is rampant … Continue reading →

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