Damaris Vega, MD
Board Certified Endocrinologist
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Co-authored Articles (11)
How to
Reduce TSH Levels
Having high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is an indication of an underactive thyroid, a condition known as hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid does not produce enough of certain hormones your body...
How to
Lower Testosterone Levels
While testosterone is usually seen as a male hormone, everyone produces testosterone to some degree. High testosterone can lead to a lot of uncomfortable symptoms in any sex, including acne, weight gain, and increased ag...
How to Check if You Have Diabetes at Home
Testing your blood sugar, and other common signs of diabetes Diabetes is a serious medical condition, so you might be worried about it. While it’s best to get a wellness exam from your doctor to catch diabetes early, y...
How to Lower Prolactin Levels
Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth and regulates metabolism. If you’ve noticed you have a lower sex drive lately, your breasts feel bigger or more sensitive, or you’ve notic...
Can You Measure Insulin at Home? When & How to Test Insulin Levels
Believe it or not, insulin testing is different from traditional blood sugar testing. While blood sugar tests provide your blood sugar levels, insulin tests pinpoint low blood sugar, insulin resistance, along with other...
How to
Raise Potassium Levels in the Body
Potassium is an important electrolyte that keeps our bodies functioning properly. Potassium helps to conduct electrical charges through the body. When you become deficient in potassium, a medical condition called hypokal...
What You Should Do At Home After Receiving Radioactive Iodine
If you're being treated for hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer, you may be given radioactive iodine or radioiodine. 7 October 2020. With this treatment, it's possible to contaminate others with radiation, even though the ...
How to
Reverse Insulin Resistance
You may assume that a diagnosis of insulin resistance, or prediabetes, means that you have Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Fortunately, it doesn't mean that you're diabetic. It simply means that your blood glucose levels are high...
How to
What are early warning signs of thyroid problems?
Catching a thyroid problem early allows you to start working with a doctor to get the treatment you need, but what are the early warning signs should you be looking out for? In this video, endocrinologist Damaris Vega ex...
How to
When should glucagon be administered?
Glucagon can be a literal lifesaver for people with diabetes, but it’s important that it’s administered at the right time and in the right way. If you’re not sure exactly how or when glucagon should be used, don’...
How to
How can I help someone with hyperthyroidism?
If someone you know has hyperthyroidism, you’re probably eager to help, but you might not be sure how. In this video, endocrinologist Damaris Vega shares the number one best thing you can do for someone who is experien...