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. 2010 data demonstrate that 68% over 2/3 rd's of the U.S. adult 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, quality of life, prevention and treatment through lifestyle modification including diet, weight loss and exercise. Medical weight loss based on the carbohydrate content of food, the glycemic index, low-carb, the paleo diet, the primal diet and ancestral health.
Fat reform before healthcare reform: Obesity, food politics and the cost of healthcare.
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, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Englewood, Ken Caryl, Aurora, Castle Rock, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Longmont and Boulder.
Dietary Tools
* 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, accepting most plans. The goals are long-term, 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.
Phone: 303-346-9490, Fax: 303-346-9309
