What causes insulin resistance?

#MiddleburyCT #Insulin #InsulinResistance #Diabetes DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the main cause for insulin resistance? I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about five years ago. I’ve ... Continue Reading →

Slower heart rates are more common in athletes

#MiddleburyCT #SlowerHeartRate #Supplement #OveractiveBladders DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about a resting heart rate, specifically when it is considered too slow for one’s ... Continue Reading →

Do companies advertise ineffective supplements?

#MiddleburyCT #Supplements #LichenPlanus DEAR DR. ROACH: I see supplements advertised on television that are supposed to clear “brain fog” and do many other beneficial ... Continue Reading →

Statins and thiazides increase blood sugar, risk of diabetes

#MiddleburyCT #statins #BloodSugar DEAR DR. ROACH: My question regards the results of my fasting glucose tests for the past couple of years. I am 81 and weigh around 150 pounds. The ... Continue Reading →

Too much fruit juice can worsen diabetes

#Middlebury #Diabetes #FruitJuice DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who recently learned she’s prediabetic. She’s also very obese. She has started juicing her fruits and vegetables ... Continue Reading →

High blood pressure can thicken heart wall

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between eccentric LVH and concentric LVH? Which one is more dangerous and needs more attention? My mother was diagnosed with ... Continue Reading →

Why such frequent bathroom visits?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 91-year-old male who makes frequent visits to the bathroom to urinate. I am in good health and I wonder what causes this. Where does ... Continue Reading →

Diabetes not limited to two main types

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: Last year, at 57, I was diagnosed with Type 1 LADA diabetes. Initially I was put on insulin to get my blood sugar within the normal range. Then I ... Continue Reading →

‘Cotton Ball’ sensation is a sign of neuropathy

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 63-year-old male diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia, Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. I am 5 feet, 11 inches and ... Continue Reading →

Advanced age brings surrogacy risks

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please comment on common or uncommon issues that might be expected in a pregnancy at age 57? I am overall very healthy, with no issues ... Continue Reading →