Dr. Joseph Tibaldi
Endocrinology
Fresh Meadows, NY
44 years experience male
Locations
Office
Fresh Meadows, NY
Practice website
Insurances accepted
BlueCross BlueShield
UnitedHealthcare
About
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Endocrinology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
9 Answers
0 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Tibaldianswered
Endocrinology 44 years experience
Low sugars,weight : Insulin has been a life saving medicine for almost 100 years. People with type 1 as well as long-standing type 2 require it to replace the body's miss... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Tibaldianswered
Endocrinology 44 years experience
It is not metformin: Metformin is the most commonly approved medication for treating diabetes. It is the number medication recommended by professional societies inpart bec... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Glimepiride and metformin hydrochloride which group of drug are they in and what are their purposes?
Dr. Joseph Tibaldianswered
Endocrinology 44 years experience
Treat Diabetes: Diabetes is a condition where Insulin does not work well and there is insufficient insulin. Metformin works to overcome some of the Insulin resistance... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Tibaldianswered
Endocrinology 44 years experience
You will improve: Criteria have been established when to operate on an overactive parathyroid. It is recommended for all under age 50 as well as older people with bone ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Tibaldianswered
Endocrinology 44 years experience
No: Paramedics check people's blood sugar when they an altered state of consciousness to ensure low blood sugar is not the cause. All one can say is at th... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Tibaldianswered
Endocrinology 44 years experience
No different: If the person with diabetes has no intercurrent medical problems such as heart disease the only increased risk is infection if the blood sugar control... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Tibaldianswered
Endocrinology 44 years experience
No: The generic name for Actos is pioglitazone. The medication recently went generic. When any medication goes generic a prescription is still required.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Tibaldianswered
Endocrinology 44 years experience
At risk for diabetes: With the diabetes epidemic up to 25% of the population has prediabetes and this is a is a precursor to developing diabetes. These are individuals who... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Tibaldianswered
Endocrinology 44 years experience
No: The kidneys are responsible for the breakdown of Insulin whether it is secreted normally by the pancreas or taking by injection in a person with diabe... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
2
Recommendations
31
Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tibaldi is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tibaldi is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Hubby -T2 Diabetes, all above behaviors; was going for work-up w/his Dr. Instead you saved us $, doesn't get hell from Dr. AND I was right!
HealthTap member
IIt's been 1 year I take 2000mg of Glucophage daily. My menstruation cycle became normal I didnt know why till now. Thank you
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Graduated 1979MD
Residency
Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency
Nassau University Medical Center
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less