Is Osteoporosis Reversible?
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 you to focus on what can be done. And when it comes to osteoporosis — a condition that robs your bones of precious minerals and causes them to become increasingly weaker and […]
The Link Between Klinefelter Syndrome and Low T
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 — to name a few. It’s a fairly common condition that’s often easily treatable, but it depends on the cause. Our team of specialists at Ally Endocrinology in Troy, Michigan , addresses low […]
Does Menopause Cause Osteoporosis?
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 need to think about birth control anymore. But most women also experience a series of uncomfortable symptoms, including hot flashes, vaginal atrophy and dryness, lower libido, mood swings, problems sleeping […]
Hyperthyroidism Vs. Hypothyroidism: How to Spot the Differences
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 causes a chain reaction of symptoms throughout your body. About 20 million people in the United States suffer from thyroid disease, but it’s easy to misread the signs, so it often goes […]
How Vitamin D Affects Your Bones
There are several things you can do to keep your bones strong and healthy — get plenty of exercise, lift weights, eat lots of protein and calcium, and watch your weight. But it might surprise you to learn that vitamin D is also a key player. In this post, our team of experts at Ally Endocrinology in Troy, […]
Tips for Managing Type 1 Diabetes
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. Without insulin to regulate the sugar in your blood, your glucose rises to dangerous levels and puts you at risk for damage to your teeth and gums, bones and joints, […]
How Your Skin and Nails Tell You They’re Hungry for Calcium
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 mighty mineral helps your blood clot, your blood vessels contract and dilate, your nerves transmit signals, your muscles flex and relax, and your organs secrete hormones — and it only […]
What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About Gestational Diabetes
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 are susceptible to a temporary, but serious, form of the disease called gestational diabetes. At Ally Endocrinology in Troy, Michigan , our team of board-certified physicians understands the potential complications of gestational diabetes and […]
I Have a New Bruise Every Day — Could I Have Cushing’s Syndrome?
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 it typically takes a hard blow or a serious fall to generate enough pooling blood to create purple, blue, or black bruises. If you’re getting bruises easily from seemingly minor […]