Dr. Ronald Goldenberg, Endocrinologist, Thornhill, ON

Dr. Ronald Goldenberg

MD, FRCPC, FACE

Endocrinologist

Thornhill, ON

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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg Bio

Dr. Ronald Goldenberg is a consultant endocrinologist affiliated with North York General Hospital in Toronto, Ontario and LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology in Thornhill. His major areas of interest include clinical care of diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia and thyroid disorders. Dr. Goldenberg is a past Medical Director of the Diabetes Education Centre at NYGH and North York Branson Hospital. He is a past chair of the Ontario Medical Association Section on Endocrinology & Metabolism and a previous President of the Toronto Diabetes Association. Dr. Goldenberg is a councillor on the 2010-2014 Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical & Scientific Section Executive Committee and a member of the Steering Committee for the 2013 CDA Clinical Practice Guidelines, the Executive Board of the Canadian Society for the Study of the Aging Male, Canadian Diabetes Association, American Diabetes Association, Endocrine Society, American Association of Endocrinologists, European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Canadian Society of Endocrinology & Metabolism and a Fellow of The American College of Endocrinology. Dr. Goldenberg has been an investigator in a wide array of clinical trials in the areas of diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and dyslipidemia. He has been actively involved in Continuing Medical Education for the last two decades and is a key opinion leader amongst community-based endocrinologists in the Toronto area. He has been awarded an Honorable Citation by the Medical Staff Association of North York General Hospital for excellence in the practice of endocrinology and dedication to patient care in the community. Dr. Goldenberg completed his residency in Internal Medicine in 1987 at the University of Toronto, and his fellowship in Endocrinology & Metabolism in 1989 at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Ronald Goldenberg , Endocrinologist, Thornhill ON, L4J 8L7 is in good standing with the The Canadian Diabetes Association . Dr. Ronald Goldenberg , Endocrinologist, Thornhill ON, L4J 8L7 treats a variety of conditions, including diabetes (insulin therapy).and is good standing with the Canadian Medicial Association and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.

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, posted in: Age-Related Macular Degeneration? " Betty a 75-year-old female with sudden onset of central vision loss in her right eye "

10 December 2019

A clouding of the lens of the eye, resulting in blurred vision. Cataracts tend to occur in people over 50 years of age, but can occur at a younger age and advance more quickly in people with diabetes. If left untreated, cataracts can cause blindness.

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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg
, posted in: Managing Diabetes and Improving Your Health " Rachael a 62-year-old retired teacher "

10 December 2019

For diabetes control…know our ABCs :A achieve A1C targets of =7%B: acheive BP targets of <130/80 mmHgC: achieve Cholesterol targets LDL-C <2.0 mmol/LD: consider Drugs for cardiovascular risk reductionE: achieve Exercise goals S: see your primary care provider to screen for diabetes complicationsS: Smoking cessationS: optimize diabetes self-management, be mindful to manage stress

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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg
, posted in: Weight Loss Challenges and Solutions - " Alicia is a 34-year-old new mom"

09 December 2019

The unit of measurement to describe weight in relation to height for people 20 to 65 years of age. It is calculated by taking a person’s weight (in kilograms) and dividing by their height squared (kg/m2). It is used to classify people as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg
, posted in: Preventing Heart Attacks in Patients at Risk "Graham a 52-year-old executive "

09 December 2019

Higher blood pressure or blood pressure in general, typically does not have any symptoms. As there are no symptoms for blood pressure, it is important for patients to have their blood pressure checked and monitored. If you have questions about high blood pressure, seeing your Family Physician could help.

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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg
, posted in: Managing a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis " John 55 years old recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes "

09 December 2019

A disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to meet the body’s needs and/or the body is unable to respond properly to the actions of insulin (insulin resistance). Type 2 diabetes usually occurs later in life (although it can occur in younger people) and affects approximately 90% of people with diabetes. There is no cure. It is treated with careful attention to diet and exercise and usually also diabetes pills (oral antihyperglycemic agents) and/or insulin.

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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg, Endocrinologist, Thornhill, ON is a very caring and though doctor who has been helping me for some three years.

Submitted: February 27, 2017
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Have been seeing Dr. Ronald Goldenberg, Endocrinologist, Thornhill, ON for type one diabetes for close to four years with great success. He is very educated on new treatment options and new technology. I would recommend Dr. Ronald Goldenberg to anyone looking for a good Endocrinologist, Thornhill, ON

Submitted: October 25, 2016
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Recently visited Dr. Ronald Goldenberg, Endocrinologist, Thornhill, ON for What is Adrenal Insufficiency? He was very informative and gave me a great series of videos to watch at home.

Submitted: October 03, 2016
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Recently visited Dr Goldenberg for an Ealey diagnosis of diabetes. Dr Goldenberg bet gave me lots of time which is rare but he took the time to explain my disease and made me understand my steps that I needed to take to getting on track.. I cannot say enough good things abut Dr Goldenberg and would recommend him to anyone.

Submitted: September 27, 2016
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Really like Dr Ron Goldenberg. Find him to be attentive and informative. Has a great manner and sends out good videos. Carol Toronto.

Submitted: September 22, 2016
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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg endocrinologist, Thornhill, ON is a great endocrinologist who shared with me several of his very professional videos .

Submitted: September 09, 2016
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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg my Endocrinologist, in Toronto asked me to rate his dashboard and video. I watched his video on Cushing's Syndrome and it's signs and symptoms. I found the video to be educational and very relevant to me suffering from Type two diabetes.

Submitted: February 25, 2016
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Have been seeing Dr. Ronald Goldenberg to discuss my pituitary gland and whether I have a tumor and what might be the symptoms and diagnosis if I did. Dr. Ronald Goldenberg gave me some excellent videos to watch and I left feeling reassured that I did not have a problem. I would recommend Dr. Ronald Goldenberg to anyone looking for a good Endocrinologist in Toronto.

Submitted: February 25, 2016
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Was asked to rate Dr. Ronald Goldenberg my Endocrinologist in Thornhill and I decided to rate him on the video he asked me to watch in his educational video library. His video and comment in his health talk was very relative to me as I am a young athlete with type 1 diabetes. and I found it great. Uncontrolled Type 1 Diabetes in a Young Athlete

Submitted: February 09, 2016
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Saw Dr Ron Goldenberg for adrenal glands role and various ways they can dysfunction in relation to my type one diabetes. Dr Goldenberg gave me great information and good action plan regarding the adrenal glands.

Submitted: February 02, 2016
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Was referred to Dr Ronald Goldenberg to discuss the adrenal glands role and ways it can dysfunction in my body. Dr. Ronald Goldenberg showed me a great video and gave me an action plan to how I could treat my problem.

Submitted: January 28, 2016
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Was referred to Dr Goldenberg for a pituitary gland tumour and treatment options and he sent me a great video that he had produced for the educational component. I think this concept of patient education is great and hope to receive more content from his team. Janice, Toronto

Submitted: January 27, 2016
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Have been seeing Dr. Ronald Goldenberg for Adrenal Insufficiency and he has been very helpful with educational tools and his new video based dashboard. Thanks Dr. Goldenberg

Submitted: January 27, 2016
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Having been seeing Dr. Ronald Goldenberg for my type 1 diabetes for 6 years and connate say enough great things about Dr. Goldenberg. I would recommend Dr. Ronald Goldenberg to anyone looking for an extremely bright Endocrinologist in Thornhill.

Submitted: January 26, 2016
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I was referred to Dr. Goldendberg recently and have since been very happy that I was! He is an excellent doctor who takes the time to educate you about your condition. He has provided me with various resources, including a link to his video library on this site, as well as a referral to an excellent nutritionist. Thanks Dr. Goldenberg. Peggy in Thornhill, ON

Submitted: January 21, 2016
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Would highly recommend Dr. Ronald Goldenberg if you are looking for an excellent Endocrinologist in the Thornhill area of Toronto. Gave great information and set me on a plan for maintenance of my newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.

Submitted: January 21, 2016
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I found Dr. Goldenberg extremely knowledgeable and informative. He leaves no questions unanswered. Bill in Thornhill, ON

Submitted: January 20, 2016
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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg is an excellent Endocrinologist in Thornhill who I have been seeing for 5 years. Dr. Goldenberg is very good at giving me educational material and have really liked the addition of his video libraries.

Submitted: January 17, 2016
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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg the Endocrinologist in Thornhill to be a fabulous caring helpful empathetic human being. I owe a lot to Dr Goldenberg's attention to detail regarding my diabetes. His knowledge, willingness to try different approaches and refer me to local allied nutritionist and Kinesiologist has helped a lot.

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I saw Dr. Goldenberg recently for my diabetes and was very happy with the information and guidance I got on how to manage my diabetes better. I finally feel like I have enough information and resources to really take care of my disease. In addition to being referred to a dietitian and diabetes nurse educator, I have been directed to Dr. Goldenbergs online video library on this site. I have found this very informative and I would recommend Dr. Goldenberg to anyone.

Submitted: January 14, 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. Endocrinologists treat mental wellbeing , emotional wellness , physical wellness , spiritual wellness amoung other things.

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

here 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. Your local Endocrinologist can help with Insulin levels.

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.

Talk to your endocrinologist if you'd like more information on diabetes treatment.

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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 local endocrinologist 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 .

here are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, while in type 2 diabetes, the body does not use insulin properly.

Managing diabetes involves monitoring blood sugar levels to avoid complications. This can be done by checking blood sugar levels regularly at home using a glucometer. The fasting target for blood sugar levels is usually between 4mmol/L and 7mmol/L.

The A1C test is another important tool to assess diabetes management. It provides information about average blood glucose control over the past two to three months. The target A1C level for most patients is 7.0% or lower. Keeping the A1C within a normal range can help reduce the risk of complications such as heart disease, stroke, eye damage, nerve damage, and kidney damage.

Having a healthy meal plan is essential for diabetes management. There is no set diabetes diet, but it generally involves eating healthy foods in moderate amounts at regular mealtimes. A dietitian can help create a personalized eating plan that controls blood sugar, manages weight, and reduces the risk factors for heart disease.

Insulin therapy is necessary for all patients with type 1 diabetes and some patients with type 2 diabetes. There are different types of insulin available, including bolus, basal, and premixed insulin. The choice of insulin therapy should be discussed with a healthcare provider, such as an endocrinologist.

Weight management is crucial for patients with type 2 diabetes, as obesity and overweight are common risk factors. Creating an effective diet and exercise plan with the help of a diabetes healthcare team is important to control blood sugar levels and improve overall health.

Adherence to medications, prescribed exercises, and lifestyle changes is essential for successful diabetes management. Following the recommended treatment plan and making necessary lifestyle modifications, such as dietary changes, smoking cessation, and reduced alcohol consumption, can greatly improve health outcomes.

If you have diabetes, it's important to consult with your healthcare provider, such as an endocrinologist, for more information and guidance on diabetes treatment and management.

The Endocrinologists on this site are in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Canadian Medical Association

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Dr. Ronald Goldenberg, Endocrinologist, Thornhill, ON