Dr. Ronald Tamler, MD

Bio

Dr. Tamler, clinical director of the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center, is a board-certified endocrinologist and internist. He is also a nutrition-support physician and certified diabetes educator (CDE). He specializes in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and diabetic complications, but also treats patients with general endocrine problems (e.g. low testosterone or thyroid disease).

Dr. Tamler's PhD research focused on free radical biology, and he is transferring his experience from the bench to the clinical arena by investigating diabetes-related endothelial dysfunction. He is working closely with the departments of Urology and Cardiology, studying the effects of testosterone on endothelial function. He was also involved in several trials involving bariatric surgery in patients with diabetes. Dr. Tamler has published extensively on the use of nutritional supplements for hormonal issues in general and more specifically in men. Finally, Dr. Tamler is a sought-after expert on mobile health and the use of smart phone applications for diabetes self-management. He is a frequent speaker at regional, national and international venues on the topic of men's health and diabetes.

Specialties:

  • endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism

Affiliation:

  • The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Location:

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    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- For people with celiac disease, an accurate diagnosis and proper diet are essential for good health, experts say.

    Celiac disease is an intolerance to the protein gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye. When people with celiac disease eat gluten-...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- A hormone that could lead to more effective diabetes treatment has been identified by researchers.

    The hormone, called betatrophin, causes mice to produce insulin-secreting pancreatic beta cells at up to 30 times the normal rate. But it only produces...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends.

    The finding is based on an analysis of data collected from more than 28,000 people in Denm...Full Article

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    How can I prevent or delay diabetic neuropathy?
    The best way to prevent diabetic neuropathy is to keep your blood sugar level at goal. Studies have...  Full Post
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    FRIDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have pinpointed a genetic mutation that is strongly associated with an increased risk of death in people with thyroid cancer.

    The investigators followed more than 1,800 patients after their initial treatment for papillary thyroid cancer, wh...Full Article

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    MONDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) -- Invokana (canaglifozin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes, which affects about 24 million Americans.

    The drug is among a new class of medications called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors. It wor...Full Article

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    TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- A simple breath test may be able to tell if you are overweight or will be in the future, a new study suggests.

    According to the findings, results from a standard breath test used to assess bacterial overgrowth in the gut can also tell doctors if you h...Full Article

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    How does gestational diabetes affect my baby?
    Gestational diabetes can raise your baby's risks of diabetes later in her life. In this video,...  Full Post
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    FRIDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who have type 1 diabetes are more likely than others to develop an autoimmune thyroid condition.

    Though estimates vary, the rate of thyroid disease -- either under- or overactive thyroid -- may be as high as 30 percent in people with type 1 dia...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Jet Landis was only 4 years old when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1992. Even though she was so young, she can still recall the extreme thirst she felt because of diabetes.

    Landis was lucky, though, because her mother was a nurse and recog...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- The total cost of diabetes in the United States jumped from $174 billion in 2007 to $245 billion in 2012, a new report shows.

    Last year's total cost included $176 billion in direct medical costs -- such as hospital and emergency care, medications an...Full Article

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    TUESDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- A new bioengineered, miniature organ dubbed the BioHub might one day offer people with type 1 diabetes freedom from their disease.

    In its final stages, the BioHub would mimic a pancreas and act as a home for transplanted islet cells, providing them w...Full Article

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    How does diabetes affect life expectancy?
    Patients with diabetes may experience the same life expectancy as patients without the...  Full Post
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    How can diabetes be cured?
    Researchers are working on a cure for diabetes. In this video, Ronald Tamler, MD, clinical...  Full Post
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    When should I test my blood sugar level?
    Depending on the medication you're taking, you may need to check your blood sugar only once a...  Full Post