Dr. Loren Grossman, Endocrinologist, Toronto, ON

Dr. Loren Grossman

MD, FRCPC, FACP

Endocrinologist

Toronto, ON

Dr. Loren Grossman Bio

Dr. Loren Grossman has been practicing endocrinology for over 25 years. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (adjunct) at the University of Toronto and is a member of the Endocrinology Staff at St. Michael’s Hospital. Dr. Grossman earned a Bachelor of Science (1st class honours) in 1978 and a Medical Degree (with distinction) in 1982, both at the University of Toronto.

He has specialist certificates in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and Metabolism from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. From 1987 to 1997, he was a member of the active staff in the Department of Medicine at the Scarborough Grace Hospital, where he served as Physician-in-Chief from 1996 to 1997.

During this time he was also a member of the division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Mt Sinai Hospital in Toronto where he engaged in clinical teaching and clinical trials. In 1997, Dr. Grossman joined Eli Lilly Canada as Associate Vice-President, Clinical Research, supporting the areas of endocrinology and cardiovascular research.

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Education

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Science

1974 - 1978

( 1st class honours )
University of Toronto

Medical Degree ( distinction )

1978 - 1982

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Very happy with referral to Dr. Loren Grossman, Endocrinologist, Toronto, ON who has been treating me for close to two years for hypoglycemia

Submitted: November 30, 2016
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Dr. Loren Grossman, Endocrinologist, Toronto, ON has been helping me with diabetes for close tow years now and find him to be excellent . Would recommend DR Grossman to anyone looking for a good endocrinologist in Toronto. Betty Toronto

Submitted: September 09, 2016
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Dr. Loren Grossman, Endocrinologist, Toronto, ON showed me a video on Type 2 Diabetes Management and it really helped me understand my diabetes.

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excellent video, really assisted in my knowledge of this topic.

Submitted: March 16, 2016
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Happy to rate Dr. Loren Grossman who has been my Endocrinologist in Toronto for coming up to five years. Dr. Grossman is first rate and very clinical with my understanding of my disease.

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Was referred to Dr. Loren Grossman fro my new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Very educated , very caring and takes the time to explain my condition. I would recommend Dr. Loren Grossman, to anyone looking for a good Endocrinologist in Toronto.

Submitted: January 26, 2016
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Extremely happy with Dr. Loren Grossman my endocrinologist in Toronto who has been my doctor for 5 years now. With the diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes I have had the extra care of Dr. Grossman to deal with my diabetes. Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Grossman.

Submitted: January 17, 2016
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Dr Loren Grossman has been my Endocrinologist for three years and I cannot say enough good things. Takes the time to educate me on my disease and gives me the tools to really help me take positive progress action. Bill, Yorkville , Toronto.

Submitted: January 17, 2016

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There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body doesn’t produce insulin. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas when food is absorbed, so as food accumulates in the blood in someone with type 1 diabetes, sugar levels get too high. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and occurs when your body does not use insulin properly.

Diabetes Management Plans

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you'll need to monitor your blood sugar levels carefully in order to avoid complications. Checking your blood sugars daily at home with a glucometer is one way you can do this. The fasting target (when you haven't eaten or had any liquids for eight hours or longer) for patients is between 4mmol/L and 7mmol/L.

Having your A1C levels checked can tell you how well your diabetes management is working. An A1C level provides information about a person's average blood glucose control over the past two to three months. The A1C target for most patients is 7.0% or lower. Keeping an A1C within a normal range can help reduce the complications of diabetes in the future. When these targets are not reached patients put themselves at risk for heart disease, stroke, eye damage, nerve damage and kidney damage.

Types of Diabetes Treatments

There are a number of lifestyle considerations for diabetes patients who are trying to lower and control blood sugar levels. The first one is to have a healthy meal plan. There’s no set diabetes diet - it simply means eating healthy foods in moderate amounts at regular mealtimes. You want to eat a diet that’s low in fat and calories and rich in nutrients, including vegetables, fruits and whole grains. If you have diabetes, your doctor will probably recommend that you see a dietitian to create a healthy eating plan, control your blood sugar (glucose), control risk factors for heart disease and manage your weight. When blood glucose levels get too high, it can lead to complications such as hyperglycemia, heart, nerve and kidney damage. Having a healthy meal plan in place, exercising regularly and learning how to manage stress will all contribute to staying healthy.

Insulin therapy is one treatment option available to patients with diabetes. All patients with type 1 diabetes and some patients with type 2 diabetes will require insulin. There are several types of insulin on the market so patients need to discuss the options carefully with their healthcare provider to decide what therapy would best suit them.

There are three key types of insulin: Bolus, Basal and Premixed Insulin:

Bolus insulin is an insulin designed to act quickly and briefly and is effective at controlling sugars after eating a meal, lasting for approximately 3 -5 hours.
Basal insulin is designed to act slowly over a longer period of time to cover a full day.
Premixed insulin is a combination of bolus and basal insulin, which can be administered at the same time, however, it does limit flexibility as it comes as a fixed dose.
Insulin is injected just under the skin or "subcutaneously" with an insulin pen that uses a very small needle. They can be prefilled, reusable or disposable and often already have a needle tip added.

Almost 90% of people who have type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. If you're overweight or obese, you will need to create an effective diet and exercise plan with your diabetes healthcare team. Being overweight or obese puts added pressure on the body's ability to properly use insulin to control blood sugar levels.

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If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you'll need to monitor your blood sugar levels carefully in order to avoid complications. Checking your blood sugars daily at home with a glucometer is one way you can do this.
Having your A1C levels checked can tell you how well your diabetes management is working. An A1C level provides information about a person's average blood glucose control over the past two to three months.
If you have diabetes, your doctor will probably recommend that you see a dietitian to create a healthy eating plan, control your blood sugar (glucose), control risk factors for heart disease and manage your weight.
Insulin therapy is one treatment option available to patients with diabetes. All patients with type 1 diabetes and some patients with type 2 diabetes will require insulin.
Almost 90% of people who have type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. If you're overweight or obese, you will need to create an effective diet and exercise plan with your diabetes healthcare team.

Adherence:
Adhering to your medications, prescribed exercises or lifestyle changes (such as dietary changes, smoking cessation, reduced alcohol consumption, etc.) is essential to improving health outcomes successfully. Compliance to any prescribed treatment is the number one thing you can do to ensure positive changes and optimal treatment outcomes with your local endocrinologist .

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