Also POTS patients NEED to stay out of the heat, body thermostats are affected!

It’s healthy sugar from the fruits and vegetables. There are no added sugars, those are the sugars that are bad. You just don’t like getting naked

My 9 yr old was diagnosed with pre diabetes with an A1C of 6.0, so is she truly pre diabetic or already diabetic?

Insane that a mother is trying to tell other mothers that a drink that is purely fruit is unhealthy because it has a high content of NATURAL SUGAR 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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What is PCOS?

Does that mean my balls drop

Fruit sugar

Making sure you have healthy, easy to grab snacks for your kids after school is so helpful. Here is a good option to buy at the supermarket. Individually packaged hummus packets served with fresh veggies is a great option that provides your kids with protein. . . . Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: 👉 Website: www.themehraclinic.com 👉 Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ 👉 Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ 👉 Google Map: g.page/r/CY_73H5Sj7BXEBI/review . . . #kidfood #pediatrics #endocrinology #snacktime #snack #healthylifestyle #DrRinkuMehra #TheMehraClinic #pediatricendocrinology #ytshorts #shorts

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As a Pediatric, Endocrinologist and a mom, I spent a lot of time thinking about and counseling kids on protein in their diet. Protein is an essential amino acid that’s very important for kids to grow and develop properly proteins is part of every cell in the body and helps to build and repair muscle tissue, skin nails and hair potent. Also helps to build hormones and healthy immune system are usually the time that I see kids not eating enough protein is during their teenage years. I usually like to tell my patients that they should try to get Protein at every single meal. Please shoot me a comment with regards to your favorite types of proteins that you feed you kids and any challenges that you have. Follow me for more: instagram.com/drrmehra . . #healthykidssnacks #aminoacid #growth #Protein #teenlife #pediatricendocrinology #hairskinnails #themehraclinic #puberty #virginiapediatrician #drrinkumehra #floridapediatrician #marylandpediatrician #diabeteseducation #healthykidssnacks #immunesystem

Myth versus fact. It’s a myth that eating a piece of fruit is the same as drinking a glass of juice from the store. Most juice bought from the store has significantly less fiber and twice the calories and carbohydrates as a piece of fruit. For example, orange juice can have 110 cal in an 8 ounce glass, which is the same amount of calories as in two oranges, and it has twice the amount of sugar. Studies have shown that there is a direct link to drinking juice regularly and obesity and diabetes. Furthermore, juice spikes blood sugar levels and only has a little bit less sugar than soda. So remember juice bought from the store has less fiber and more sugar than eating a piece of fruit. If you have more questions or concerns about your child’s risk of diabetes, please contact me at 703-940-0635 for an appointment or see my website for more information. www.themehraclinic.com. #diabetesinchildren #obesity #pediatricendocrinology #juice #healthyweight #diabetesprevention #healthychildren #virginiapediatrician #drrinkumehra #themehraclinic #floridapediatrician #marylandpediatrician #diabeteseducation #healthykids

Another favorite drink of mine for kids instead of juice. Here is one of my homemade smoothie recipes, which is super simple and easy for your kids to make as well. You can add fruits and veggies of your choice and your choice of dairy or plant-based milk or even water. This is a good choice even a meal time or with a small snack. This is loaded and vitamins minerals and the milk will give you vitamin D. I use half a banana to sweeten the smoothie and you can experiment with lots of different fruits and veggies. I will try to make your own homemade smoothie instead of buying store-bought ones which are usually loaded and sugar Try it or give me your own recipes in the comments. If you have concerns about your child’s weight or diabetes risk, please contact me for an appointment at 703-940-0635. Please share if you think this would help other parents. . . Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: Website: www.themehraclinic.com Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ . #TheMehraClinic #DrRinkuMehra #endocrinologist #wholefoods #drinksforkids #healthyeating #obesityprevention #pediatricendocrinology #doabetesprevention #shortvideo #youtubeshorts #shortsfeed

Wow! Healthy yet tasty! Yum

PCOS is one of the most common pediatric endocrinology concern that I treat in adolescent girls. Dermatologic signs can be distressing in girls and can include increased hair on the face, chest, stomach, or lower back, and acne that is not able to be controlled. In addition, these girls can have dark patches of skin called "acanthosis nigricans" on the back of their neck, under their arms or breasts, and can experience hair loss. These symptoms can also cause signifcant social anxiety and body image issues. With the right treatment and collaboration with specialists, some of these distressing symptoms can be controlled. If your teen or tween has these signs or symptoms, and you would like them to have an evaluation, please call us for an appointment at 703-940-0635. We do a comprehensive treatment plan for PCOS which addresses weight, diabetes, menses and dermatology concerns. . . Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: Website: www.themehraclinic.com Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ . #TheMehraClinic #DrRinkuMehra #endocrinologist #pcos #pcosawareness #pediatricendocrinology #dermatology

As a pediatric endocrinologist, I am often asked about what are the right portion sizes for kids. Kids portions are smaller than adult portions. A good rule of thumb is a fist size of carbohydrates like rice or pasta, a palm size of meat or protein and the rest of the plate with veggies. No juice or soda on a regular basis and lots of water. . . Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: 👉Website: www.themehraclinic.com 👉Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ 👉Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ . #TheMehraClinic #DrRinkuMehra #endocrinologist #pediatricendocrinology #childhoodobesity #diabetesprevention #healthyeating #americanacademyofpediatrics #doximitydhf #ytshorts #shorts #youtubeshorts #healthtips

Early puberty is when a child's body begins changing into that of an adult too soon. When it begins before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys, it is considered precocious or early. Some signs need to be monitored over time. If you have questions about puberty, contact your child's pediatrician or a pediatric endocrinologist. . . Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: Website: www.themehraclinic.com Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ . #TheMehraClinic #DrRinkuMehra #endocrinologist #puberty #pediatrics #endocrinology #childhooddevelopment #childhoodobesity#virginiamoms #virginiadocs #virginiapediatrician

My second favorite drink to offer children when they are thirsty is unsweetened milk. I would avid adding sugar or flavorings to milk on a regular basis as that can contribute to excess weight gain. Also, milk can make your children full at a meal so offer a small cup with a meal. Milk has calcium and Vitamin D as well which help bones develop and get stronger. Too much milk is also a problem as it can lead to iron deficiency in some children. The rule of thumb is at least 3 servings of milk, cheese or yogurt daily. Please share if you think this would help other parents. . . Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: Website: www.themehraclinic.com Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ . #TheMehraClinic #DrRinkuMehra #endocrinologist #directcare #pediatricendocrinology #VitaminD #calcium #healthybones #healthykids #milk #nofracturesplease

From Doximity: Over half of physicians spend 15 minutes or less with their patients. If you have ever felt rushed at your visit, you are not alone. With an increased number of patients coming through the doors, physicians feel a unique push to see the next patient. The average physician visit length per a Doximity poll was 15 minutes or less. Patients and physicians both feel rushed in their medical visits and patients often go home with their questions unanswered. This is why I started my direct care clinic. So I could offer patients time and commitment to get their questions answered and to be able to address all their concerns during and after the visit. If you feel your child deserves this type of care, contact me at 703-940-0635 for an appointment. . . Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: Website: www.themehraclinic.com Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ . #TheMehraClinic #DrRinkuMehra #Endocrinologist #directcare #pediatricendocrinology #preventativecare #pediatricspecialtycare #access #patientadvocacy #doximitydhf #virginiamoms #virginiadocs #virginiapediatrician

Many of you have asked what to offer your children to drink besides juice when they are thirsty. Over the next few days, I will be discussing my recommendations for what to offer your children when they are thirsty. My number 1 favorite- Water. Water is critical to health for many of children’s body functions, including temperature regulation, and organ function. Children have greater water requirements than adults do in relation to body weight due to their rapidly growing bodies and higher metabolic rates. Drinking water is also linked to having a less risk of cavities and dehydration. To stay well hydrated the AAP recommends children ages 1-3 need about 4 cups of water or milk a day. 5 cups a day for children age 4-8 and 7-8 cups for older children. Share this information with someone who may find this helpful and stay tuned for more tips on my favorite drinks for kids later this week! . . Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: Website: www.themehraclinic.com Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ . #TheMehraClinic #DrRinkuMehra #endocrinologist #pediatricendocrinology #americanacademyofpediatrics #obesityprevention #diabetesprevention #healthykids #obesityprevention #Drinkingwater

Getting medications for pediatric obesity management has been tough. Most insurers have not yet updated their guidelines. I feel thrilled today that one of the major carriers approved the medication after my appeal! Still fighting to prevent childhood diabetes! . . Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: Website: www.themehraclinic.com Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ . #TheMehraClinic #DrRinkuMehra #endocrinologist #pediatricobesity #obesityprevention #pediatricendocrinology #diabetesawareness #pediatricweightmanagement #diabetesprevention #teenhealth

As a pediatric endocrinologist, I spend a majority of my day counseling parents along with their children on healthy habits to add into their daily lifestyles. Healthy habits coupled with medical therapy interventions often have the best long term results. These are 5 things I often tell parents to avoid doing. . Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: Website: www.themehraclinic.com Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ . #TheMehraClinic #DrRinkuMehra #endocrinologist #pediatricendocrinology #pcos #diabetesnutrition #healthyhabits #pediatrics #doctor #parentingtips

1 in 10 women are diagnosed with PCOS during their childbearing years. It is becoming more frequent that we are diagnosing adolescent girls with PCOS after they start their period. As a pediatric endocrinologist, if we can diagnose this condition early, we can begin implementing interventions that would help prevent type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes and help regulate menstrual periods. - - Follow Dr. Rinku Mehra for Consultation: Website: www.themehraclinic.com Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Mehra-Clinic/100086616776902/ Instagram: instagram.com/drrmehra/ - #TheMehraClinic #DrRinkuMehra #pcos #diabetes #prediabetes #pediatrics #endocrinology #endocrinologist #pediatricendocrinology #diabetesnutrition