Sonal Chaudhry, MD

Sonal Chaudhry, MD

Sonal Chaudhry, MD, is an endocrinologist and an assistant professor in the department of medicine at NYU Langone Health in New York City.

How to Get Better Sleep During Menopause

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8 Soothing Tips to Sleep Better with Menopause Symptoms

Lack of quality Zzzs can make your menopause worse.

Diabetes Complications: How to Prevent Them

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The 6 Biggest Diabetes Complications and How to Avoid Them

Diabetes can affect the entire body. Here’s how to ensure you stay healthy.

How Doctors Diagnose Type 2 Diabetes

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How Is Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosed? 3 Key Tests to Know About

Experts recommend screening for diabetes starting at age 45.

Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes

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Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors You Need to Know

Certain lifestyle and genetic factors increase type 2 diabetes risk. Where do you stand?

What Is the A1C Test for Diabetes?

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The A1C Test: How It Helps Manage and Treat Diabetes

See why the A1C test is crucial for better diabetes control.

Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

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5 Textbook Signs You Could Have Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes symptoms are often silent, but you might notice these signs that something’s not quite right.

Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes

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Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes: How to Get Blood Sugar Levels on Track

The right treatment course depends on your personal factors.

What Is Type 2 Diabetes?

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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Key Facts You Need to Know

Look for these symptoms (and don’t skip your annual screening).

How Lack of Sleep Affects Heart Disease Risk

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Why Cardiologists Care About Your Sleep Habits

Lack of sleep affects your heart health more than you think.

What Is Type 1 Diabetes?

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What Is Type 1 Diabetes? Key Facts You Need to Know

Type 1 diabetes differs from type 2 in a few key ways.

Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes

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Treating Type 1 Diabetes: What Doctors Want You to Know

A type 1 diabetes diagnosis means lifelong treatment with insulin. Here’s what else you need to know to stay healthy.

Coping Emotionally with Gestational Diabetes

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Coping with Gestational Diabetes: Mood-Boosting Tips

A standard pregnancy brings enough stress as it is.

A Healthy Diet with Gestational Diabetes

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Gestational Diabetes Diet: Eating for a Healthy Pregnancy

This is what a healthy gestational diabetes diet looks like.

The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

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Type 1 Diabetes vs. Type 2 Diabetes: What’s the Difference?

It all comes down to insulin production.

How Often to See the Doctor with Type 2 Diabetes

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The Right Medical Care Routine for Type 2 Diabetes

Have type 2 diabetes? This is how often to see your doctor.

Monitoring Blood Sugar Levels With Type 2 Diabetes

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Monitoring Blood Sugar: Tips for Type 2 Diabetes

Knowing your blood glucose levels may be crucial to your diabetes management.

Medication for Prediabetes

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Medication for Prediabetes: When Is It Necessary?

Here’s when to think beyond lifestyle changes for prediabetes.

Diabetes Control: Numbers to Know

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Knowing These 6 Numbers Can Help Control Your Diabetes

These are a clue your blood sugar and heart are healthy.

Exercise Tips for Diabetes

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These 7 Exercise Tips Are Essential for Diabetes

Here's how to exercise safely and avoid low blood sugar.

Common Myths About Type 2 Diabetes

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Doctors Wish You’d Ignore These 4 Myths About Diabetes Type 2

You probably believe these myths about type 2 diabetes. Don’t.

How to Prevent High and Low Blood Sugar

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Managing High and Low Blood Sugar With Diabetes

Here’s how to prevent hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes Management

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Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes: 6 Habits that Help Lower Blood Sugar

These tweaks give your pancreas a helping hand.

Alcohol and Diabetes: How to Drink Safely

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Alcohol and Diabetes: How to Drink Safely

You can imbibe when you have diabetes, but follow these tips to protect your health.

Risks of Smoking With Type 2 Diabetes

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Smoking and Diabetes: Why Quitting Is So Crucial

Smoking when you have diabetes creates an even more toxic environment for your heart and other organs.

Sleep for Diabetes: How Sleep Helps Blood Sugar

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Sleep and Diabetes: Why It’s Key for Blood Sugar Control

If you’re not getting good-quality slumber, your blood sugar could suffer.

What Is Gestational Diabetes?

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Gestational Diabetes: How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy

What every pregnant woman needs to know about diabetes.

What Is Prediabetes?

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What Is Prediabetes? Key Facts You Need to Know

A prediabetes diagnosis is actually an opportunity to take action.

Healthy Eating for Diabetes

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Eating with Diabetes: 7 Rules for a Healthy Diet

These choices will help keep blood sugar steady.

Heart Disease and Diabetes

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Diabetes and Heart Disease: Key Facts You Must Know

Here's how to stay heart-healthy if you have diabetes.

What Happens to Your Body During Menopause

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This Is How You Know You’re Going Through Menopause

Hot flashes and skin changes and sleep issues, oh my!

What is the Thyroid Gland?

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What is the Thyroid Gland?

Dr. Sonal Chuadhry, an adult endocrinologist, explains what the thyroid gland is and what you need to know about thyroid health.

Does Kale Cause Thyroid Problems?

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Does Kale Cause Thyroid Problems?

Do cruciferous vegetables like kale cause hypothyroidism? Dr. Chaudhry explains the relationship between these vegetables and your thyroid.

Soy and Thyroid Function

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Soy and Thyroid Function

What is the impact of soy on thyroid function? Is it unsafe to consume soy products if you have hypothyroidism? Dr. Sonal Chaudhry explains it all.

Insulin Injection Sites

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Insulin Injection Sites

There are several insulin injection sites in the body and you can now combine these injections with inhaled insulin. Learn more here.

What is Insulin Resistance?

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What is Insulin Resistance?

What is insulin resistance? Dr. Sonal Chaudry, and endocrinologist, explains what it is and how to avoid developing it.

5 Facts About How Insulin Works

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5 Facts About How Insulin Works

What is insulin and what does insulin do? Here are 5 facts you should know about how insulin works.

The 3 Types of Insulin

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The 3 Types of Insulin

There are three types of insulin. Dr. Sonal Chaudhry explains what the differences between each of these are and which you should expect to require.