Dr. Shanto Arian
MBBS, MPH, MRCP(UK), MRCPI(IE), Diploma in Derma(US)
Dr. Shanto Arian is an internal medicine physician now specializing in clinical and aesthetic dermatology, with a parallel academic focus on epidemiology and public health. He holds an MBBS, MPH, MSc (UK), MRCP (UK), MRCPI (Ireland), Diploma in Dermatology (UK), and Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine (USA). Dr. Arian trained in internal medicine, including hospital work on hematology cases such as graft-versus-host disease, before moving toward dermatology. Skin is one of the earliest places diabetes shows itself, from acanthosis nigricans and diabetic dermopathy to slow foot wound healing, and that intersection is where his clinical and Diabic-review work meet. On Diabic, Dr. Arian medically reviews content on diabetes diagnosis, complications, dermatologic manifestations, and pharmacotherapy, ensuring every claim aligns with current ADA, NICE, and peer-reviewed literature.
Focus areas
Internal Medicine, Diabetes-Related Dermatology, and Epidemiology
Reviewed
223
Read time
34h 25m
Articles reviewed by Dr. Shanto Arian
Can Diabetics Eat Fruit? Yes, Best Picks and Tips
Can people with diabetes eat fruit? Yes. Here is how to choose the right fruits, manage portions, and pair them smartly to keep blood sugar steady.
Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect: Night Spikes
Dawn phenomenon vs Somogyi effect explained. Learn why blood sugar spikes overnight, how to test for each, and what to talk to your provider about.
Napping and Blood Sugar: What the Research Actually Says
Napping and blood sugar have a complicated relationship. Short naps may help, long naps may raise type 2 diabetes risk. Here is what research shows.
Diabetes Age Myths: Why Young People Get It Too
Diabetes age myths cause delayed diagnosis in young people. Here is what the research shows about who gets diabetes and at what age, across both types.
Brittle Diabetes: Causes and Coping Strategies
Brittle diabetes causes severe blood sugar swings that disrupt daily life. Learn what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and practical coping strategies.
Gestational Diabetes After Birth: What Comes Next
What gestational diabetes after birth looks like, from postpartum testing to long term type 2 risk and planning future pregnancies with confidence.
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