We have been
helping our patients improve their health and optimize their weight
with prescribed life style modification, redefining healthy
nutrition and educating patients about the relationship between
lifestyle and illness.
Insulin
resistance helps us to understand the epidemic of obesity and type
II diabetes in our country.Fueled by dietary carbohydrates this pro-inflammatory
condition leads to many other diseases of modern society, including,
the metabolic syndrome, lipid and cholesterol disorders,
hypertension, heart attack, stroke, premature aging, depression,
cancer, GI disease, arthritis, PCOS and infertility.
Insulin
resistance prevalence does appear to mirror the epidemic of obesity
seen here in America. 2008 data demonstrate that 65% or 2/3 rd's of
the U.S. population are obese or overweight and that number
continues to increase.
A
relatively new medical condition unfamiliar to the general
population and often unrecognized by the healthcare profession lead
to further underestimates of this condition.
Teaching
patients how to make better food choices, based on carbohydrate
content of food, controls hunger and
appetite, promotes weight loss and improves health. Dr. Gerber speaks
frequently both publicly and on TV about these important issues to
patients and other healthcare professionals.
A physical examination and blood work, including a two-hour
glucose tolerance test, will help to detect insulin resistance and
the metabolic syndrome.
Longevity, wellness and prevention through lifestyle modification including diet, weight loss and exercise.
Teaching patients how to make better food choices based on carbohydrate content, glycemic index, and low carb.
Family Medicine, Family Practice, Family Doctor and
Occupational Medicine. Board certified physician, Dr. Gerber, Jeffry N.
Gerber, M.D.,
Denver's
Diet Doctor, is located in Littleton, Colorado. Serving the
Denver metro region, including Littleton, Highlands Ranch,
Englewood, Ken Caryl, Aurora, Castle Rock, Arvada, Wheat Ridge,
Longmont and Boulder.
The glycemic index of animal
proteins are zero and are not always listed on
the glycemic index charts.
Medical advances and updates
Although
the right foods control appetite, for some, medication addressing appetite suppression, weight loss and
insulin resistance have proven useful.
Newer and smart hormonal drugs, called GLP1
analog's and Amylin mimetic's, restore normal physiology and suppress
appetite. Byetta, Symlin and Victoza used in diabetics are now
being studied for weight loss in the general population.
Insulin
resistance and the metabolic syndrome are new rapidly evolving areas
of medicine. Stay tuned for the latest updates as they become
available.
Most Health Insurance Plans Accepted
We provide long term solutions for weight loss and diet, but we are not
a traditional medical
weight loss clinic. We refer to these traditional programs as
pay-per-pound weight loss. Clients
are required to pay out of pocket with a guarantee
of rapid weight loss. If and when the goal is reached, usually the client runs out of money and most regain the weight. Unfortunately these
clinics contribute to the unhealthy yo-yo effect of dieting.
In contrast, our program works with your health insurance. We accept most plans, treating associated
and co-existing medical conditions along with any weight issues.
Maintaining ideal body weight for life is critical because there is no medication or medical therapy that will treat and prevent
disease as well, period!
Physicals, preventive services, counseling and referrals
from your other doctors are usually covered within our program.
Although weight loss may or may not be specifically covered, in the context of treating your total
health, health insurance plans will cover these services.
We also accept self pay if you
do not have insurance.
