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Reviews I spent two years looking for a good endocrinologist to help me with low thyroid, and Dr. Leonardi is the one. She was warm, helpful, and knowledgeable, answered all my questions, seemed up to date on the latest research, and ultimately stabilized my thyroid. Plus, she is conveniently located for me and her staff is very efficient and professional. I've recommended her to others and will continue to do so. Of all the endocrinologists I saw and rejected, she has been t...he most proactive and communicative. I've never had to wait a long time. On occasions I've had problems with my insurance company, and both Dr. Leonardi and her staff, helped me problem solve. Lastly, she called in a prescription for me while on vacation. I can't recommend her enough. C.C. Brooklyn, NY ________________________________________ I've been seeing Dr. Leonardi for my Hashimoto's thyroiditis for five years now, and I love her. She'll answers all my questions and does a thorough examination. Her staff is courteous on the phone and in person. When I was pregnant with my second child Dr. Leonardi kept a close eye on all my levels and made sure I got regular sonograms to track my baby's progress. When the baby was born she was totally fine with me bringing him in to my first post-partum appointment when I had no childcare for him yet. She's kind and knowledgeable and a very, very good endocrinologist. Can't recommend her highly enough. Meredith L. Glen Ridge, NJ ________________________________________ Dr. Leonardi is a lovely kind and patient person who has helped me. Her office staff is sweet and efficient. They take care of everything involved in a visit and beyond. Evelyn G. Manhattan, NY ________________________________________ I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis as well, and I have been to several different endocrinologists since my diagnosis four years ago. Dr. Leonardi is professional but also kind; I think she is very sensitive to my emotions without making those faux sympathy noises some doctors find necessary. She usually runs right on time Erin E. Austin, TX ________________________________________ I have been a patient of Dr Leonardi for 2 years now. Highly recommend her - she is professional, thorough and patient. She answers questions well and does not rush you out. Natalie P. Jersey City, NJ See more

What is Diabetes? Diabetes: a life-long disease that affects the way your body handles glucose, a kind of sugar, in your blood.Most people with the condition have type 2. There are about 27 million people in the U.S. with it. Another 86 million have prediabetes: Their blood glucose is not normal, but not high enough to be diabetes yet. What Causes Type 2 Diabetes? Your pancreas makes a hormone called insulin. It's what lets your cells turn glucose from the food you eat into e...nergy. People with type 2 diabetes make insulin, but their cells don't use it as well as they should. Doctors call this insulin resistance. At first, the pancreas makes more insulin to try to get glucose into the cells. But eventually it can't keep up, and the sugar builds up in your blood instead. Usually, a combination of things cause type 2 diabetes, including: Genes. Scientists have found different bits of DNA that affect how your body makes insulin. Extra weight. Being overweight or obese can cause insulin resistance, especially if you carry your extra pounds around the middle. Now type 2 diabetes affects kids and teens as well as adults, mainly because of childhood obesity. Metabolic syndrome. People with insulin resistance often have a group of conditions including high blood glucose, extra fat around the waist, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much glucose from your liver. When your blood sugar is low, your liver makes and sends out glucose. After you eat, your blood sugar goes up, and usually, the liver will slow down and store its glucose for later. But some people's livers don't. They keep cranking out sugar. Bad communication between cells. Sometimes cells send the wrong signals or don't pick up messages correctly. When these problems affect how your cells make and use insulin or glucose, a chain reaction can lead to diabetes. Broken beta cells. If the cells that make the insulin send out the wrong amount of insulin at the wrong time, your blood sugar gets thrown off. High blood glucose can damage these cells, too. See more

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Important Links: Americal Association of Clinical Endocrinologists: https://www.aace.com/ American Thyroid Association: http://www.thyroid.org/ Endocrine Society: https://www.endocrine.org/

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