Videos in this series:
What is diabetes and what are the signs? Why do new cases of diabetes – especially type 2 – continue to rise in the United States? How can I prevent diabetes? What are some of the latest treatments for diabetes? What is the link between diabetes and osteoporosis? What is the link between diabetes and thyroid disorders? What are the signs of thyroid problems?Medical Director of the Joslin Diabetes Center at Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Dr. Munir received his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the University of Maryland and the Baltimore VA Hospitals.
Dr. Munir is board certified and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the Endocrine Society and the American Diabetes Association. He is also an assistant professor in medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
The Joslin Diabetes Center at Baltimore Washington Medical Center is affiliated with the world-renowned Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston and at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The center’s multidisciplinary approach helps patients control their blood sugar levels, optimize their quality of life and prevent or minimize the complications of diabetes. The center's team includes diabetologists / endocrinologists, certified diabetes educators and nutritionists. Programs are designed to help people with diabetes take charge of their own physical health and emotional well-being.