David T. Broome, MD

Pregnancy brings a lot of sudden changes. Have you recently heard the term “gestational diabetes”? Maybe your doctor just mentioned it at your last checkup. You probably feel a little anxious right now. So, exactly what is gestational diabetes? It is simply a blood sugar issue that pops up while you are expecting. Furthermore, it … Read more

Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed through lifestyle changes such as weight loss, a healthy diet, and regular exercise. While there is currently no cure for type 1 diabetes, people with prediabetes and early type 2 diabetes may achieve remission by lowering blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity. As a board-certified MD, I … Read more

Are you constantly thirsty or running to the bathroom? Millions of people live with undiagnosed blood sugar issues. You might wonder how to test for diabetes quickly and safely. As a doctor, I see many patients ignore early warning signs. They wait until severe complications happen. Early testing prevents serious damage to your heart and … Read more

In my clinical experience, few fruits are as misunderstood as the banana. Many patients walk into my office with a list of “forbidden foods,” and bananas are almost always near the top. The biggest concern is their natural sweetness and the belief that they cause a dangerous spike in blood sugar. This leads many people … Read more

In my clinical practice, one of the most common points of confusion for patients is the “sweet” in sweet potatoes. Many instinctively assume that because a food tastes sugary, it must be off-limits for glucose management. However, when patients ask me, Are sweet potatoes good for diabetics?, the answer is often a surprising “yes”—with specific … Read more

In my years of clinical practice, one of the most common questions I receive during nutritional counseling is, “Is peanut butter good for diabetics?” Many patients are wary of the creamy texture and rich flavor, fearing that such a satisfying food must surely contain hidden sugars or fats that threaten their glucose stability. However, when … Read more

In my years of clinical practice helping patients manage metabolic conditions, one of the most frequent dietary questions I encounter is about fruit. Patients frequently ask me, are grapes good for diabetics, or should they be completely avoided? Grapes are naturally sweet and incredibly snackable, which makes many individuals with diabetes worry about consuming too … Read more

In clinical practice, a common question from patients managing blood sugar is, “Can diabetics eat watermelon?” Because watermelon is naturally sweet and often feels like a sugary treat, many people with diabetes worry about how it might affect their glucose levels.  However, understanding the key difference between the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) … Read more

Have you ever looked at your family tree and wondered about your health? Many patients sit in my office with this exact worry. My colleague recently interviewed a patient who was terrified. His father and grandfather both struggled with blood sugar issues. He asked her, “Is diabetes genetic?” and felt doomed by his DNA. However, … Read more

Have you been feeling unusually tired lately, or finding yourself waking up multiple times a night to use the bathroom? You might brush these things off as stress or getting older, but they could be your body’s subtle distress signals. Diabetes often develops silently, and millions of people live with undiagnosed diabetes right now without … Read more