When newly diagnosed patients visit the clinic of Dr. David T. Broome, MD, they are often terrified by the sheer number of pharmaceutical options. During a recent patient consultation, a gentleman named Michael sat overwhelmed with his lab results and directly asked, “What are the top 10 diabetes medications, and which one will actually work … Read more
Just last Tuesday, I had a lengthy consultation with a new patient, Mark. He came into my office holding two different pill bottles, looking completely overwhelmed. He asked me directly, “Doc, how much of this should I actually be taking?” Understanding your exact glipizide dosage is absolutely vital for managing your type 2 diabetes safely … Read more
Every week in my clinic, I meet patients who feel entirely overwhelmed by their recent lab results. Just last Tuesday, a patient named Robert sat in my office staring at his elevated blood sugar labs. He looked at me with deep concern and asked, “What is the best medicine to lower A1C? I want to … Read more
Hi, I am David T. Broome, MD. Over the years, I have helped thousands of patients safely manage their blood sugar. Recently, I interviewed a patient named John. John felt completely overwhelmed by his new diabetes diagnosis. He held up a small pill bottle, looked at me, and asked, exactly what is glipizide used for? … Read more
Hello, I am Dr. David T. Broome, MD. Recently, a long-time patient of mine, Michael, came into my office holding a glossy brochure. He has battled Type 1 diabetes for two decades. With a mix of deep hope and desperation, he asked if he should spend his retirement savings on a clinic in Mexico promising … Read more
Starting a new medication often feels overwhelming. You probably want fast, reliable results right now. As an endocrinologist, patients ask me daily, how long does it take for metformin to work? Recently, my patient Sarah felt very frustrated. She expected instant changes overnight. However, I explained that true metabolic healing takes a little time. Therefore, … Read more
Hello, I am Dr. David T. Broome, MD. In my years of practice specializing in internal medicine and public health, I have met countless patients who feel a mix of hope and anxiety when starting a new prescription. Recently, I sat down with a patient named Sarah who had just started her journey with Type … Read more
Hello, I am Dr. David T. Broome, MD. Recently, I interviewed a wonderful patient named Robert. He felt terrified after learning his diabetes had started affecting his kidneys. He nervously asked me, “Is there any hope for my kidneys?” I immediately reassured him. Today, modern diabetic kidney disease treatment offers incredible hope and highly effective … Read more
Just last week, a patient named Sarah sat in my clinic looking completely exhausted. She recently started her new diabetes medication and asked me point-blank, “Does metformin cause diarrhea?” If you just started this medication and are suddenly dealing with urgent bathroom trips, you are certainly not alone. Gastrointestinal issues are the most common reason … Read more
Hello there. When a patient sits in my office, they often look completely terrified about losing their sight. Just last week, I interviewed a patient named John who noticed sudden dark floaters. He desperately needed a clear diabetic retinopathy treatment plan to save his vision. As a board-certified MD, I assured him that modern medicine … Read more