Some of my best friends are endocrinologists. But a primary care physician treats my diabetes.
Dr. Jeff Gerber is an outstanding doctor who is up-to-date on diabetes, weight loss, and nutrition. While his office south of Denver is about an hour from my home in Boulder, he more than makes up for this geographical undesirability by scheduling appointments quickly and by being easily reached by email and phone.
I don’t need to see an endo now. I had an endo when I lived in Santa Cruz and my blood...
Important Questions To Ask Endocrinologist About My Diabetic Care
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