The thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that produces hormones to control your body’s growth and metabolism. Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland. Mr James Kirkby-Bott talks about why the thyroid becomes inflamed and what can be done to treat the inflammation.
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By Dr Rasha Mukhtar
26.06.19
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
What are the best diets for diabetes?
Diabetes is an all-too common condition and in most cases once you have it, you’ll have to manage it for the rest of your life. With a disease affected by sugar, diet is an important factor. But what are the best diets for diabetes? Endocrinologist Dr Rasha Mukhtar explains.
Early warning signs of Addison’s disease
Addison’s disease can be a life-threatening condition, but it is often not diagnosed until weeks or even months after the first vague symptoms present themselves. We spoke to one of the UK’s top endocrinologists, Dr Mark Vanderpump, to find out what symptoms patients should be aware of.
By Dr Bobby Huda
24.05.19
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
Gestational diabetes and pregnancy
Endocrinologist Dr Bobby Huda talks about how to achieve a successful pregnancy with gestational diabetes, the symptoms women might experience with gestational diabetes and the health risks that they may have to face throughout their pregnancy.
By Dr Rasha Mukhtar
21.05.19
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
Is an insulin pump better than injections?
Which is better for managing blood sugar control with diabetes: insulin injections or the insulin pump? Leading consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, Dr Rasha Mukhtar, tells you everything you need to know about the insulin pump and if it’s right for you.
When do I need to remove a lipoma?
A lipoma is a benign fatty lump. Lipomas can occur anywhere the body stores a layer of fatty tissue. Most are found beneath the skin and in front of the underlying layer of muscle, occasionally they can occur between muscles. It’s very rare for a lipoma to be cancerous. When they are cancerous, we call them sarcomas. Mr James Kirkby-Bott tells us a little bit about what causes lipomas and if we need to have them removed.
By Dr Rasha Mukhtar
25.04.19
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
Are you at risk of late onset diabetes?
One particular form of diabetes seen in older groups (over the age of 40) is called LADA or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood, also known as type 1.5 diabetes. This type of diabetes presents itself slowly and is often diagnosed as type 2 diabetes and treated primarily with oral medication. Usually, patients will need to go on insulin injections. We asked endocrinologist Dr Rasha Mukhtar to tell us more about late onset or LADA diabetes.
How does diabetes affect your feet?
You might have heard of the phrase “diabetic foot” – but what does it actually mean? Why does diabetes affect the feet in particular? We spoke to consultant vascular surgeon Mr S Tawqeer Rashid, a specialist in diabetic foot disease.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for premature menopause
Premature menopause (before the age of 40) and early menopause (before the age of 45), whether spontaneous or induced, has long-term health risks. We asked Professor Gordana Prelevic, leading consultant endocrinologist, to tell us how women can reduce health risks associated with premature menopause with hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
By Dr Rasha Mukhtar
08.03.19
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
Weight loss: when it helps to see a doctor
Over half of the UK population is overweight, and by some estimates , two thirds of us are on a diet “most of the time”. Yet for something which is so important to our health and wellbeing, quality information and support for weight loss can be hard to find. The vast majority of us have only tried fad diets or advice found in a weekly magazine, without much success. So when does it make sense to visit a doctor for advice, and what can you expect from your appointment? We asked leading consultant in diabetes & endocrinology Dr Rasha Mukhtar:
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