Hi, I’m Dr. Yasmine Elamir—

A triple board-certified endocrinologist, internal medicine physician, and obesity specialist. But more importantly? I’m a mom of two amazing kids—and someone who spent most of her life battling obesity and insulin resistance. I come from a long line of diabetics. And here’s the truth: I didn’t enter this field just to help others.

I got into it to save myself. After losing 75 pounds, reversing my insulin resistance, and finally seeing labs I’m proud to show off (not to mention the confidence I gained along the way), I no longer live in fear of the same fate that claimed my grandparents and uncles—early death from diabetes and obesity.

I love the way I eat. I feel good in my skin. And now, I help others reclaim their health using the same evidence-based, real-life tools that worked for me. This is the exact swap guide I still use to make this lifestyle sustainable, satisfying, and actually effective.

To health and balanced blood sugar,

Dr. Yaz