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7 July 2024
Dangers of weight loss drug ‘surfing’ ( #GLP1Surfing, #OzempicSurfing, #MounjaroSurfing) In the recent past, there has been a massive wave of people taking weight loss injections for a few months to lose some quick weight.. I feel this culture of weight loss drug ‘surfing’ can be quite dangerous..let me try to explain. These newer injectable […]
Read article arrow_forward1 August 2023
I thought of writing this post as recently a lot of people have wanted to move or have been moving to the UK, but a lot of them have been given or got a false sense of how expensive the UK can be. So let me break down some of the costs that you need […]
Read article arrow_forward1 August 2023
1. Get a scale Weigh yourself regularly..at least a few times a week. Having a scale and measuring your weight is the first step to losing weight. How else can you set goals or know the ‘scale’ of the issue? Plus weighing yourself regularly makes you change your lifestyle more immediately when you notice weights […]
Read article arrow_forward20 March 2023
Yes, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists are a class of medications used in the management of type 2 diabetes. These medications mimic the action of natural GLP-1 hormones produced by the body, which stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreas, reduce glucagon secretion, slow gastric emptying, and promote satiety. By increasing insulin secretion and reducing glucagon secretion, […]
Read article arrow_forward20 March 2023
I have always struggled for time, to write articles on Diabetes in my blog and for my App. I currently work as a full-time Diabetes and Endocrinology Doctor(Consultant) at a busy hospital. I also have a young family so I just don’t have the time anymore to juggle everything. But I am passionate about my […]
Read article arrow_forward3 April 2021
We recently introduced a cool new feature using which you can instantly calculate your Body fat percentage. We also introduced a way to track your waist circumference. You might be wondering what waist measurement has to do with your risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Or what a healthy waist size is. Why is your waist size […]
Read article arrow_forward13 February 2021
It’s really important to check your blood pressure regularly. It’s nowhere near enough to only get it checked once or twice a year while visiting your doctor. Blood pressure monitors are very affordable and the small investment you make will save a lifetime of disability and huge costs associated with it. You need to be […]
Read article arrow_forward30 January 2021
HbA1c is the one blood test you need to be super familiar with if you have Diabetes and this needs to be repeated every 4-6 months. When you check a blood glucose level using finger-prick testing, it tells us what your blood glucose is, in that point of time and also gives us a slight […]
Read article arrow_forward23 January 2021
Sadly there has been a surge in Diabetes-related foot disease during the pandemic due to lack of access to health care professionals. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of leg amputation around the world. It also causes a lot of disability due to recurrent foot infections. For example, look at the following picture, things got […]
Read article arrow_forward16 January 2021
Checking your blood glucose is a very important step in managing your diabetes, especially during these difficult days given a lot of people would not have access to blood tests to check their HbA1c. And remember HbA1c is only checked every 4-6 months and relying on that alone is insufficient to improve your Diabetes control as […]
Read article arrow_forward9 January 2021
A lot of people ask me about the COVID Vaccine..and it sometimes can be a very difficult conversation given all the misinformation out there. So instead of advising, I’m going to tell you what I am prepared to do at the moment and you can make up your own mind. Personally, I’m prepared to take […]
Read article arrow_forward1 January 2021
Despite what many would have you believe, Diabetes management in many ways is very straightforward. It’s all about reminding and reinforcing the same message. What I usually do when I see my patients with Diabetes is to remind and reinforce the basics because we all forget and Diabetes sometimes can be overwhelming. It’s not eye-catchy but that’s really […]
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