GLP-1 medicines have changed the way many people with type 2 diabetes are treated. These medicines can lower blood sugar, reduce appetite, support weight loss and, for selected medicines and patients, provide important cardiovascular and kidney benefits. But a common question patients ask is: “Do I need a GLP-1 medicine if I have diabetes?” The…
Dr. Moxit Shah, DM EndocrinologistDiabetes, Thyroid & Weight Loss Specialist in Ahmedabad If you are taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, semaglutide or tirzepatide, one question often comes up: “What happens if I stop my GLP-1 medicine after losing weight?” Will the weight come back?Will appetite increase again?Can you maintain your weight without injections?Do you need GLP-1…
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“My fasting sugar is okay, but my sugar becomes very high after eating. Why?” This is one of the most common concerns among people with diabetes and prediabetes. Many patients assume that if their fasting blood sugar is normal, their diabetes must be well controlled. But blood glucose can behave very differently before and after…
Dr. Moxit Shah, DM Endocrinologist | Diabetes, Thyroid & Weight Loss Specialist in Ahmedabad If you have been searching for semaglutide vs tirzepatide for weight loss, you are probably wondering: Which injection works better? Which has fewer side effects? Is Mounjaro better than Ozempic or Wegovy? And which medicine is right for me? Semaglutide and…
What Is a Normal Blood Sugar Level? Blood sugar, also called blood glucose, is one of the most important measurements used to assess diabetes and prediabetes. Many people ask: The answer depends on when the blood sugar is measured, whether the person has diabetes, and which test is being used. For adults without diabetes, the…
Dr. Moxit Shah — Diabetes, Thyroid & Weight Loss Endocrinologist in Ahmedabad GLP-1 medicines have transformed the treatment of type 2 diabetes, obesity and weight management. Medicines such as semaglutide and liraglutide, along with the dual GIP/GLP-1 medicine tirzepatide, can help reduce appetite, improve blood sugar control and produce significant weight loss in appropriately selected…
Dr. Moxit Shah, DM Endocrinologist in AhmedabadVishuddha Diabetes, Thyroid & Endocrinology Clinic 📍 104–105, Elite Magnum, Bhuyangdev Cross Road, Vardhmannagar Society, C.P. Nagar-1, Ahmedabad📞 +91 99799 92797 Introduction “Doctor, my Anti-TPO is very high. What does it mean?” “Is Anti-TPO positive dangerous?” “My Anti-TPO is 1,000, but my TSH is normal. Do I need thyroid…
Dr. Moxit Shah — Diabetes, Thyroid & Weight Loss Endocrinologist in Ahmedabad GLP-1 medicines have become one of the most important developments in modern obesity and weight-loss treatment. Medicines such as semaglutide and liraglutide belong to the GLP-1 receptor agonist class. Tirzepatide is a related but slightly different medicine that acts on both GIP and…
