Yes—many people with type 2 diabetes can control their blood sugar without insulin. But this does not mean that insulin is unnecessary or should always be avoided. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive metabolic condition, and treatment needs to be individualized according to blood glucose levels, HbA1c, body weight, kidney and heart health, duration of…
Introduction “Doctor, can my diabetes be reversed?” This is one of the most common questions people ask after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The encouraging answer is that some people with type 2 diabetes can achieve diabetes remission, particularly when significant and sustained weight loss is achieved early in the course of the disease….
Fatty liver is very common in people with diabetes—but it is not simply a liver problem. It is closely linked to insulin resistance, obesity, high triglycerides and other metabolic conditions. The medical term MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is now commonly used instead of the older term NAFLD. People with type 2 diabetes have…
“My sugar is controlled. Why should I worry about my heart?” This is an important question. Diabetes is not only a disease of high blood sugar. Over time, diabetes can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular problems. The good news is that many of the factors responsible for this…
લેખક: Dr. Moxit Shah, DM EndocrinologistVishuddha Diabetes, Thyroid, Weight Loss Clinic, Ahmedabad થાઈરોઇડની સમસ્યા ધરાવતા ઘણા દર્દીઓ મને પૂછે છે: “ડોક્ટર, થાઈરોઇડ હોય તો આયોડાઇઝ્ડ મીઠું લેવું કે હિમાલયન પિંક સોલ્ટ, સિંધવ મીઠું કે દરિયાઈ મીઠું?” આ સવાલનો જવાબ ખૂબ સરળ છે: મોટાભાગના લોકો માટે રોજિંદા ઉપયોગ માટે આયોડાઇઝ્ડ મીઠું યોગ્ય પસંદગી છે. થાઈરોઇડની બીમારી…
“My sugar is controlled. Do I still need diabetes tests?” Yes. Diabetes management is not only about checking blood sugar or HbA1c. High blood glucose over time can affect the kidneys, eyes, nerves, heart and blood vessels, often without causing obvious symptoms in the early stages. That is why regular diabetes check-ups are important even…
Dr. Moxit Shah, DM EndocrinologistDiabetes, Thyroid & Weight Loss Specialist in Ahmedabad GLP-1 medicines have become one of the most important advances in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Medicines such as semaglutide, dulaglutide and liraglutide, as well as the dual GIP/GLP-1 medicine tirzepatide, can do much more than lower blood sugar. Depending…
Dr. Moxit Shah, DM EndocrinologistDiabetes, Thyroid & Weight Loss Specialist in Ahmedabad GLP-1 medicines have become one of the most important advances in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Medicines such as semaglutide, dulaglutide and liraglutide, as well as the dual GIP/GLP-1 medicine tirzepatide, can do much more than lower blood sugar. Depending…
This is an excellent next topic because it complements your existing articles on GLP-1 diet, side effects, semaglutide vs tirzepatide, and stopping GLP-1 medicines, while addressing a major concern patients have when they start losing weight. GLP-1 and Muscle Loss: How to Protect Muscle While Losing Weight Dr. Moxit Shah, DM EndocrinologistDiabetes, Thyroid & Weight…
