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There are different medications and treatments available for high cholesterol.
Written by Top Doctors

Written by Top Doctors
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism

The different kinds of medication and treatments available for high cholesterol

High cholesterol, particularly elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Managing cholesterol levels effectively is crucial, and there are various medications available to reduce cholesterol and maintain heart health, as well as lifestyle modifications.

Type 1 diabetes technology is advancing.
Dr Rakesh Amin

By Dr Rakesh Amin
05.11.24
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism

Use of technologies for type 1 diabetes in children

Managing type 1 diabetes has evolved significantly with the integration of modern technologies, making life more manageable for patients by offering real-time insights and improved control over blood sugar levels. These advancements have shifted diabetes care from manual calculations and insulin injections to automated, data-driven solutions, improving both safety and quality of life.

A woman using a measuring tape
Dr Dipesh Patel

By Dr Dipesh Patel
01.11.24
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism

Diabetes type 2: The crucial role of weight management in regaining health

Although a lifelong condition, recent research reveals that it’s possible to reverse type 2 diabetes through targeted lifestyle changes. At the heart of this approach is weight management – a key factor for insulin sensitivity, blood sugar, and potentially diabetes reversal. Here, Dr Dipesh Patel, leading Endocrinology and Diabetes Consultant Physician, explores the crucial role of weight management in reversing type 2 diabetes, discussing how diet, exercise, and other lifestyle adjustments can support long-term health.

Woman overlooking the sea while thinking about hormones preventing weight loss
Dr Mamta Joshi

By Dr Mamta Joshi
11.10.24
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism

How can hormones stop weight loss?

When it comes to weight loss, many factors influence the process, and hormones play a significant role. Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that regulate various functions, including metabolism, appetite, and energy storage. If your hormones are imbalanced, they can create obstacles that make losing weight challenging, even with diet and exercise. We speak to a leading endocrinologist who explores the role of hormones in weight management and why hormonal imbalances might stop weight loss.

An older woman grins at the camera in loud, 80s workout gear. She wipes a sweatband over hear forhead
Ms Sharon Griffin

By Ms Sharon Griffin
07.10.24
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism

Understanding hormone replacement therapy: what it is, why it's used, and how it's administered

When we reach menopause, the sexual glands stop producing certain hormones that don’t only signify the end of menstruation, but an entire system shift that takes its toll on the body. Hormone replacement therapy is a way to ease this transition so that it is less turbulent and uncomfortable. We spoke to a leading consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist in Kent who told us all about hormone replacement therapy and its purpose.

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