David T. Broome, MD 
In my endocrinology practice, I frequently encounter patients who feel completely overwhelmed by an unquenchable thirst. Just a few months ago, a young patient named Mark came to my office carrying a massive gallon jug of water, exhausted from waking up six times a night to use the restroom. He was terrified that he had … Read more
Many newly diagnosed patients come into my endocrinology clinic looking for quick ways to manage their blood sugar. A frequent question they ask is whether they can find metformin over the counter at their local pharmacy. Managing metabolic health can feel overwhelming, and skipping the doctor’s office sounds convenient. However, navigating diabetes care requires precision, … Read more
Hello, I am David T. Broome, MD. In my endocrinology clinic, weight fluctuations are among the most common and frustrating concerns my patients face. Just recently, I sat down with a patient named Robert, who had been diligently taking his new medications but noticed the scale creeping up. Looking at his charts, he asked me … Read more
Just last week, a newly diagnosed patient named Sarah came into my endocrinology clinic holding a pharmacy catalog, completely overwhelmed. She looked at the dozens of options and asked me directly to help her find the best blood sugar testing device for her lifestyle. Finding the right tool is the absolute cornerstone of successful diabetes … Read more
As a board-certified specialist in endocrinology and metabolic health, I frequently hear patients ask about finding a reliable non invasive blood glucose monitor. For many individuals managing diabetes, frequent finger-prick testing can become physically uncomfortable and emotionally exhausting over time. Recently, I spoke with Thomas, a 60-year-old patient who had developed heavily callused fingers after … Read more
When patients hear the word “diabetes,” they immediately think of blood sugar, insulin, and dietary restrictions. However, as an endocrinologist, I often have to clarify a completely different, rare condition. Finding the right diabetes insipidus treatment has absolutely nothing to do with managing your glucose levels. Recently, a young patient named Mark arrived at my … Read more
If you have recently been told to “watch your carbs,” you might be staring at your grocery cart, wondering if everyday foods are actually safe. Just last week, my patient Maria, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, sat in my clinic with a food diary in hand. She looked at me with genuine concern and … Read more
Hi, I am David T. Broome, MD. Over my years in practice, I have guided countless patients through the confusion of a new diagnosis. Just last week, I interviewed a patient named Robert. He stared at a pile of pharmacy bottles, feeling completely overwhelmed. He asked me how to make sense of all these new … Read more
Just last week, a patient named Sarah sat in my office in tears, describing a relentless, burning sensation shooting down her leg that made sleeping impossible. She looked at me and asked the most common question I hear in my pain management clinic: exactly how to treat nerve pain effectively? Burning, shooting, or electric-like discomfort … Read more
As an endocrinologist and wound care specialist, I frequently see patients overwhelmed by the physical toll of diabetes. Finding the right diabetic foot ulcer treatment quickly becomes their absolute highest priority. Recently, I interviewed a patient named Robert who almost lost his toe due to delayed clinical care. His frightening experience perfectly highlights why immediate, … Read more