Can Metformin Be Anti-Cancer Or is Metformin Carcinogenic? Metformin or its cousin berberine and dihydroberberine are an important part of the treatment for diabetes mellitus. Clinical studies have shown that it may be able to help prevent and treat a wide range of cancers. So is metformin anti-cancer or does it cause cancer? Lets find […]
Author Archives: Ahmet Ergin, MD Endocrinologist
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Mar
Mar
What Diabetic Supplements Do Actually Work? Today I am talking about diabetic supplements that actually work! It is not just diabetic supplements, but also herbs. I know you guys have heard “some stuff” from “people”, but you are probably all lost. Every company claims that their diabetic supplement work but in reality, most don’t. How […]
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Feb
Feb
Can Patients With Diabetes Do Intermittent Fasting? In this blog, we will talk about the risks of intermittent fasting especially when you are on diabetic meds and have a certain medical condition and how to prevent or reduce risks. Can diabetics really intermittent fast safely or whether patients with diabetes occasionally do intermittent fasting? Intermittent […]
06
Feb
Feb
Is Salt Good of Bad For You Especially If You Have Diabetes? The answer to whether salt is good or bad for you is today’s topic. Google information may tell you that you should eat as much salt as you want? Is that true, is that true for everyone. I will tell you one thing. […]
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Jan
Jan
What Is the Healthiest Type of Cheese to Eat for Diabetics or People with Insulin Resistance? Today we are talking about cheese, the best cheeses to eat when you have diabetes, and the best and healthiest cheeses for diabetics and non-diabetics alike. We’re talking about real cheese, manufactured from high-quality ingredients and sometimes even raw. Yummy! […]
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Jan
Jan
DIABETIC EYE DISEASE OR RETINOPATHY Today we are talking about signs you may have diabetic eye disease or diabetic retinopathy. We will talk about the signs of diabetic eye disease, but remember that many people don’t know whether they have eye disease because there are often no signs or symptoms, or they think that poor […]
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Jan
Jan
METFORMIN SIDE EFFECTS What exactly is the situation when it comes to metformin side effects? The fact that it helps type 2 diabetics better control their blood sugar levels is well known, and studies are even beginning to show that it can actually help you live longer when compared to those who do not have […]
02
Jan
Jan
Best Way to Reverse Diabetes: Induce Autophagy In Your Body What is really happening in your body when you fast or exercise, and even better if you do both? The short answer is autophagy. It sounds like a big word, and yes, it is something big and important to understand. You may have heard about autophagy, […]
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Dec
Dec
The Best Bread Diabetics or Anyone on A Diet! Bread is loved by everyone and is almost essential in every diet around the world. Bread is versatile and can be used for meals on the go…like a delicious turkey sandwich. And you are looking for the best bread for diabetics. You are in the right […]
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Dec
Dec
Does Metformin Cause Weight Loss? Metformin, a potential weight-loss medication, is available to some patients with type 2 diabetes. The question is, how much weight can you really lose with metformin with or without diabetes? What are the mechanisms of weight loss, if any, and is it really worth it considering all the side effects […]