John has recently been diagnosed with low testosterone levels and sends metabolism.com this inquiry: John writes; I’m so glad I found this site! About a month ago I was diagnosed with low T – mine is 140. Very, very low. Symptoms were NO libido, fatigue, massive weight gain (from 195 to 275 in 9 months), [...]
August 2, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Newly Diagnosed with Low Testosterone John Wonders About His Treatment
May 6, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Endocrinologists Take a Backward Step in the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
When I became an endocrinologist in 1981 I was truly excited about the field. At that time it seemed that the science of endocrinology was expanding rapidly and new discoveries were on the horizon particularly in regards to the way hormones effect the brain, mood and the immune system. Was I ever wrong! It’s thirty [...]
February 19, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Prominent Diabetes Specialist Shares His Views on Best Practice Principles
In this video, Eric Cohen, endocrinologist, explains what he considers the principles that will result in the best outcomes for his patients. He also shares his life experiences that influenced him in his decision to specialize in diabetes care.
August 20, 2010 By Dr. G. Pepper
Chubby Neck Becomes the New Normal
After reading the latest research on the metabolic hazards associated with chubby necks I am more sensitive to the size of people’s necks then ever. Of course I look at the size of my patient’s neck but people who I pass in the street or supermarket may find me staring. Watching TV a few days [...]
February 27, 2010 By Dr. G. Pepper
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Thyroid Medication
Mary…you’ve made my day! I am glad you found my suggestion about “how to talk to your endocrinologist”, helpful. I am absolutely serious about approaching your physician in this way, since it makes them aware valid new information is available explaining why some people need t3 to recover from symptoms of hypothyroidism. This approach is [...]
October 24, 2009 By Dr. G. Pepper
Armour Crisis Creates New Alliances
Good things can develop during a crisis situation. For me it was the eye opening experience I had this week by participating in The Thyroid Patient Community Call. The Thyroid Patient Community Call is a group internet telephone call hosted by Janie Bowthorpe, author of Stop The Thyroid Madness. During the 90 minute session I [...]
September 26, 2009 By Dr. G. Pepper
Armour Draws Laughs During Year’s Biggest Meeting of Thyroid Doctors
I am reporting to you from this year’s meeting of the American Thyroid Association now taking place at the opulent Breaker’s Hotel in balmy Palm Beach, Florida. Cushy job if you can get it, I’d say. Not a lot of laughs during the typical lecture at this three day meeting of the world’s experts on [...]
September 7, 2009 By Dr. G. Pepper
Mele is Out of Armour and Out of Options
Below, Mele describes her plight struggling to adjust to the disappearance of Armour from U.S. pharmacies. She discovered what was explained in my post, “Behind the Disappearance of Armour”. Forest Pharmaceuticals and Medicare are both responding in their own ways to the FDA decree that Armour Thyroid submit an application (NDA) as if it were [...]
May 25, 2009 By Dr. G. Pepper
Part 2. Another Troubled Year for Endocrinologists
For several years the leaders of the endocrine community have been advocating “tight” control of blood sugars in diabetics particularly for hospitalized patients. For hospitalized diabetics, tight control means keeping the blood sugar in the normal “non-diabetic” range 24 hours, seven days a week. For diabetics not in hospital the goal is a glycohemoglobin A1c [...]
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