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…
Dr. Moxit Shah — Diabetes, Thyroid & Weight Loss Endocrinologist in Ahmedabad Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has become one of the most talked-about medicines for type 2 diabetes and weight management. Patients frequently ask: “Does Mounjaro help with weight loss?”“How much weight can I lose with Mounjaro?”“Is Mounjaro better than Ozempic?”“What is the Mounjaro dose for weight…
Dr. Moxit Shah — Diabetes, Thyroid & Weight Loss Endocrinologist in Ahmedabad GLP-1 agonists have changed the way doctors approach obesity and medical weight management. Medicines such as semaglutide and liraglutide, along with the dual GIP/GLP-1 medicine tirzepatide, can help appropriately selected patients reduce appetite, improve metabolic health and achieve clinically meaningful weight loss. But…
Dr. Moxit Shah — Diabetes, Thyroid & Weight Loss Endocrinologist in Ahmedabad Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has become one of the most talked-about medicines for type 2 diabetes and weight management. Patients frequently ask: “Does Mounjaro help with weight loss?”“How much weight can I lose with Mounjaro?”“Is Mounjaro better than Ozempic?”“What is the Mounjaro dose for weight…
Dr. Moxit Shah, DM Endocrinologist in AhmedabadVishuddha Diabetes, Thyroid & Endocrinology Clinic Clinic Address: 104–105, Elite Magnum, Bhuyangdev Cross Road, Vardhmannagar Society, C.P. Nagar-1, AhmedabadContact: +91 99799 92797 Introduction “Doctor, I have thyroid and I am gaining weight. Why am I not losing weight despite dieting?” This is one of the most common questions asked…
“Doctor, I don’t eat sweets. Then why is my sugar still high?” This is one of the most common questions asked by people with diabetes or prediabetes. Many people believe that diabetes happens simply because someone eats too much sugar. While excessive intake of sugary foods and drinks can contribute to excess calorie intake, weight…
Dr. Moxit Shah, DM Endocrinologist in AhmedabadVishuddha Diabetes, Thyroid & Endocrinology Clinic Clinic Address: 104–105, Elite Magnum, Bhuyangdev Cross Road, Vardhmannagar Society, C.P. Nagar-1, AhmedabadPhone: +91 99799 92797 Can Thyroid Problems Really Cause Weight Gain? “Doctor, my thyroid is high and I am gaining weight. Is hypothyroidism the reason I cannot lose weight?” This is…
“My HbA1c is 8%. Is it dangerous?”“My HbA1c is 9%. Do I need insulin?”“Can HbA1c 10% come down?” These are some of the most common questions people with diabetes ask. HbA1c is one of the most important tests used to assess long-term blood glucose control. It provides an estimate of average blood glucose over approximately…
“Doctor, my glucometer shows 126 mg/dL. Is this my actual sugar?” This is one of the most common questions patients with diabetes ask. The short answer is: Yes, a good-quality home glucometer can provide a reasonably accurate blood glucose reading and is extremely useful for day-to-day diabetes management. However, a glucometer reading may not be…
