Dr. Richard K. Bernstein, the author of Diabetes Solution, weighed in on the new drug Symlin or Amylin. In his words this might be a "Wonder Drug" for the diabetic. Learn what he has to say:
Dr. Richard K. Bernstein has just released his updated classic Diabetes Solution. Listen below to what Dr. Bernstein has to say in his new book about inhaled insulin. Learn what Dr. Bernstein sees as the potential drawbacks, complications, side effects, and possible best uses for the inhaled insulin Exubera. Dr. Bernstein reads from his new book on the topic. Hope you enjoy his insights as much as I have.
Michael A. Mong, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Grapevine, Texas
Run time 4:30 minutes
If death was not bad enough, now blindness is a possible complication of obesity and it’s treatment. A series of patients have recently been identified who presented with Vitamin A deficiency from several months to 18 years after gastric bypass surgery. With the increasing frequency of the procedure, both patients and healthcare providers need to be aware of the potential for Vitamin A deficiency in patients who have had any number of surgeries for obesity as well as other surgeries such as liver transplants. I myself identified a young man with severe Vitamin A deficiency after a liver transplant. It would appear that the complaint of night blindness is the most common presentation as it was in this patient as well as the four patients recently reported by researchers from Texas.
So, another good reason to look carefully at one’s diet and lifestyle, avoid the Metabolic Syndrome X, gastric bypass surgery,and purpose to maintain an ideal body weight.
Michael Mong, M.D.
Grapevine, Texas
A case report in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May/June 2006 describes a 43-year-old man who was on statin monotherapy (10 mg Lipitor) for hypercholesterolemia and developed unilateral blepharoptosis, that is drooping of his eyelid. The authors conclude that statin-induced myositis in the levator muscle should be considered as a possible cause of acquired eyelid drooping.
On April 27th, 2006, I hosted a second teleseminar with Richard K. Bernstien; along with diabetes educator, Steve Freed. The call covered the topic of insulin and was packed with useful information for those patients who are currently on this important medication. I encourage all my readers to listen to this valuable seminar. Enjoy! Click on the link below to hear the program.
Dr. Bernstein’s books, Audio CD’s, and additional resourses can be found here.
