WASIM HAQUE M.D., F.A.C.E.

LOW IODINE DIET

Nutrition, Thyroid /

An important part of radioiodine treatment – allows radioiodine to enter thyroid cells (normal or cancerous that were not visible to the surgeon or could not be removed) Generally started 2 weeks before the radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer patients. Usually needs to be continued until the whole-body-scan is completed (7 days after the […]

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Care of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes (General) /

Diabetes (a disease-causing high blood sugar) is a chronic, lifelong condition that can lead to a variety of serious complications. These complications include heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, leg amputation, impotence and blindness. Good control of blood glucose (BG) can help prevent these complications.  Type 2 diabetes occurs in people who are generally overweight or

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