David T. Broome, MD 
Receiving a high blood sugar diagnosis during your prenatal care can feel incredibly overwhelming, but you are far from alone. Navigating gestational diabetes treatment is a highly structured, manageable process that empowers you to take control of your health. When your placenta produces hormones that cause insulin resistance, your blood sugar levels naturally rise. Effective … Read more
Hearing a doctor say you have high blood sugar during pregnancy can instantly trigger fear and anxiety. It is completely normal to wonder what happens if you have gestational diabetes and how it will impact your growing baby. Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that develops exclusively during pregnancy. While the diagnosis sounds … Read more
Receiving a diabetes diagnosis or struggling with stubborn weight can feel incredibly overwhelming for many patients. However, adopting a low carb diet for diabetes weight loss is one of the most effective strategies you can use. As a physician, I have seen firsthand how transforming your daily meals can completely change your metabolic health. Just … Read more
Pregnancy brings a wave of joy, but it also comes with a series of medical evaluations to ensure both mother and baby remain healthy. Among these, the gestational diabetes test is one of the most critical milestones in your prenatal care journey. This routine screening evaluates how well your body processes sugar during pregnancy. As … Read more
A few days ago, a patient named Sarah brought a heavy shopping bag into my exam room. She had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a year ago and was deeply frustrated. She unloaded dozens of over-the-counter bottles onto my desk, asking me to identify the best supplements for diabetic weight loss and separate the … Read more
Being diagnosed with high blood sugar during pregnancy can feel overwhelming, but it is highly manageable. A proper gestational diabetes diet is the most powerful tool you have to protect your health and your baby’s development. What is a gestational diabetes diet? It is a specialized eating plan focused on stabilizing your blood glucose levels … Read more
Finding out your blood sugar is high during pregnancy often feels terrifying. What does gestational diabetes mean for you and your growing baby? As a medical doctor, I hear these worried questions in my clinic every single day. Simply put, developing diabetes while pregnant is called gestational diabetes. This condition requires immediate medical attention. However, … Read more
Just last week, a newly diagnosed patient named Mark sat in my office staring blankly at a stack of nutrition printouts. He was completely overwhelmed by carbohydrate ratios and insulin timing, but he realized he was missing the most fundamental piece of the puzzle. He looked up and asked me directly, “Exactly how many calories … Read more
Ozempic has fundamentally changed the landscape of metabolic healthcare, offering unprecedented blood sugar control and weight loss benefits. Originally formulated and FDA-approved exclusively for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, its popularity has skyrocketed. As a result, millions of patients with borderline blood sugar levels are now asking their healthcare providers about early intervention. The … Read more
Just last week, a long-term patient named Robert asked me how to lose weight with diabetes safely without triggering dangerous blood sugar swings. He had been managing type 2 diabetes for five years and wanted to lose 30 pounds, but every diet he tried left him exhausted or caused his glucose levels to drop too … Read more