Thyroid blood tests are among the most common tests used to evaluate whether the thyroid gland is working normally. Many patients receive a report showing TSH, Free T4 or T3 and wonder: Is my thyroid normal? Do I have hypothyroidism? Do I need treatment? This practical guide explains what the main thyroid blood tests mean,…
Thyroid blood tests are among the most common tests used to evaluate whether the thyroid gland is working normally. Many patients receive a report showing TSH, Free T4 or T3 and wonder: Is my thyroid normal? Do I have hypothyroidism? Do I need treatment? This practical guide explains what the main thyroid blood tests mean,…
Managing diabetes does not mean giving up Indian food. The key is choosing appropriate portions, balancing carbohydrates with protein and vegetables, and making meals fit your medicines, activity level and glucose targets. This practical Indian diabetes diet chart can help you plan everyday meals. What Should a Diabetes-Friendly Indian Diet Look Like? A diabetes-friendly meal…
By Dr. Moxit Shah, DM EndocrinologistVishuddha Diabetes, Thyroid, Weight Loss Clinic, Ahmedabad Weight loss injections have changed the way doctors approach obesity and weight-related metabolic problems. Medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide can reduce appetite, improve satiety and produce clinically meaningful weight loss when prescribed appropriately. However, these medicines are not suitable for everyone, and…
By Dr. Moxit Shah, DM Endocrinologist in Ahmedabad If you have recently started a GLP-1 medicine, you may wonder why your doctor has started you on a low dose and why the dose needs to be increased gradually. Medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are generally introduced using a gradual dose-escalation approach. This process is…
Thyroid Nodules: When Should You Worry and What Tests Are Needed? | Dr. Moxit Shah, DM Endocrinologist in Ahmedabad Finding a thyroid nodule on an ultrasound can be worrying, especially when you hear words such as “lump,” “nodule,” or “suspicious.” The good news is that most thyroid nodules are not cancerous. However, every nodule should…
Learn practical, evidence-based ways to manage diabetes and improve blood sugar control through food, physical activity, medicines, sleep, monitoring and regular medical care.
By Dr. Moxit Shah, DM Endocrinologist in Ahmedabad If your blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range, you may have prediabetes. Prediabetes is an important warning sign. It means your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is higher, but it also provides an opportunity to intervene early. Many people…
Introduction Fatty liver is becoming increasingly common, particularly among people with overweight, obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The condition is now commonly referred to as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Many people with fatty liver have no symptoms and discover it incidentally during an ultrasound or blood test. This often leads to…
