Articles
Educational articles about the thyroid, blood sugar, hormones and bones for patients and companions.
Common Myths About Insulin
Is insulin addictive? Does it mean treatment has failed? Is it only for type 1 diabetes? This article checks several common beliefs about insulin against what NIDDK, the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes UK, the NHS and diabetes specialists write. The decision to start or stop insulin always rests with the doctor.
ReadWhat Is Prediabetes, and Can It Be Reversed?
Prediabetes means blood sugar is higher than normal but has not yet reached the diabetes range. This article explains which numbers count as prediabetes, why most people do not know they have it, what the sources write about reversibility, and what lowers the risk of diabetes. None of it is a promise of results.
ReadWhat Does a TSH Number Mean?
TSH is the number patients most often bring to the endocrinologist. This article explains what TSH measures, what high and low usually mean, why the normal range differs from lab to lab, and what can change the number. Interpreting your number is up to the doctor.
ReadVitamin D and Calcium: Who Needs Them?
Vitamin D and calcium are among the most widely used supplements, but not everyone needs them, and too much does harm. This article explains where they come from, who is more likely to be deficient, what the test measures, why overdoing it is risky, and why the amount must come from the doctor or pharmacist.
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