DEAR NEW DIABETIC PATIENTS, Research shows that the vast majority of patients newly diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus type II or Prediabetes already had significant CVD

Today, we are going to talk about Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto’s Disease. What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? This is a very common problem here in

Today’s blog post is an informational piece about reactive hypoglycemia from Dr. Pandey. Dr. Pandey practices out of two of our Troy area locations. Signs

A Message to our Patients On February 13, 2020, the FDA issued a drug safety message requesting withdrawal of Belviq (generic name lorcaserin) from the

The parathyroid: The parathyroid gland is the chief regulator of calcium and phosphorous in the body. Maintaining calcium levels in a normal range is important for

Before starting today’s post, we wanted to first urge all of our existing and future patients to stay safe. Troy has been hit particularly hard

What are the Parathyroid Glands? The parathyroid glands are four tiny glands in the neck on the underside of the thyroid gland. They produce parathyroid

Have you ever been diagnosed with a thyroid nodule or goiter? These are very common. A thyroid nodule is a lump in the thyroid, and

What is fatigue? Fatigue is a nonspecific term usually used to describe various symptoms including generalized weakness, difficulty in initiating or continuing day to day

What is Hypercalcemia? Hypercalcemia is a disorder of calcium homeostasis with an excessive amount of calcium in the blood/serum. It can have many causes including

What is Menopause? Menopause occurs when the ovaries steadily decline in the amount of estrogen they produce over time. This usually occurs in women in

From the American Diabetes Association: “November is #AmericanDiabetesMonth. It’s our chance to show the world what life with diabetes is really like. Every year, our

Diabetes is a widespread health problem that can lead to potentially dangerous complications. While approximately 10% of Americans have diabetes, nearly a third have prediabetes and might

Millions of Americans suffer from osteoporosis, which is a dramatic decrease in bone density. In fact, after the age of 50, one in three women and one

Having cholesterol numbers that fall outside the normal range doesn’t have any obvious symptoms, so it may have slipped your attention. But it’s worth a

When it comes to chemicals and nutrients, your body is very particular. It functions best when everything is balanced and in the right quantities. When

From salivation to perspiration, your body relies on glands to carry out many vital functions. Your endocrine system contains eight main glands to keep it

Except for the soles of your feet and the palms of your hands, your body is covered with hair. There are two main types: vellus,

Parathyroid disease, also known as hyperparathyroidism, occurs when your parathyroid glands become overactive and begin pumping out high quantities of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Because PTH

Some chronic medical conditions are unavoidable. Things that are beyond your control, such as genetics, environmental factors, and accidents can lead to lifelong medical issues.

There’s no cure for osteoporosis. But there is hope. At the Endocrine Center, we believe honesty is the best and only place to start because it allows

If you’re a man who doesn’t have enough testosterone coursing through your veins, the effects are unmistakable: low libido, erectile dysfunction, shrinking muscles, and fatigue

Menopause brings on a whole new phase of life, and it’s not all bad. You stop having to deal with monthly periods, and you don’t

Your thyroid hormones process proteins, fats, and carbohydrates; regulate your body temperature; maintain healthy blood pressure; and stabilize your heart rate. So if your thyroid malfunctions, it

There are several things you can do to keep your bones strong and healthy — get plenty of exercise, lift weights, eat lots of protein

Like all autoimmune diseases, Type 1 diabetes causes your body to attack itself. In this case, it targets the cells in your pancreas that normally produce insulin.

You need calcium to keep your body strong and functional, so it’s a good thing calcium is the most abundant mineral in your system. This

Most people know that diabetes is a chronic condition that messes with your blood sugar, but it may surprise you to learn that pregnant women

Bruises, also called contusions, form when an injury damages your blood vessels and makes them leak. It can happen to anyone at any age, and