Where is the thyroid gland and what does it do? The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the neck. There is one lobe on either side of the neck

People with type 1 diabetes usually have an insulin pump, which not only helps improve their blood glucose control but also improves quality of life. However, insulin pump may not be suitable

What is a DEXA scan? It is a scan that measures the density of bone. It is generally considered that, denser the bone, the stronger it is and the less likely it

HbA1c or glycated haemoglobin or glycosylated haemoglobin is a simple blood test to measure your long-term diabetes control. It is used to measure the amount of glucose which is attached to the

Thyroid eye disease, in short TED is an autoimmune condition. This means that your body’s immune system attacks the muscles  and tissues in the back of eye presuming they are foreign. Thyroid

Metformin tablet is often prescribed as the first medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes along with healthy lifestyle advice. Doctors have been prescribing metformin for more than 60 years to

Short synacthen test determines if your adrenal glands are producing enough steroid hormone called cortisol. Adrenal glands are small glands which sits on top on each kidney. Adrenal gland produces several hormones.