Weight Management
Weight management: There are several factors governing weight and the human body metabolism. In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, even 5-7% weight loss has shown improvement in blood glucose control. Other than lifestyle factors, important endocrine conditions like thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism), adrenal disorders like Cushing’s syndrome, pituitary disorders like growth hormone deficiency affect weight and body fat distribution.
On top of this, there is plethora of confusing information on the internet about healthy weight and non evidence based advise for weight loss.
Our endocrine, diabetes and metabolism specialist Dr. Makhija is an expert in diagnosing and treating endocrine disorders. She understands the disease process and how it affects each patient’s life. Dr. Makhija and her team offers holistic and comprehensive approach to medical weight loss to patients throughout Central California and via telemedicine to all residents in the state of California. Call Unified Endocrine office at 559-272-9192 or email us to schedule an appointment.
Q: How is weight management addressed at Unified Endocrine?
A: Our metabolic and weight management medical care is comprehensive, patient-centered, evidence based and incorporates a whole person approach. At your initial consultation with Dr. Makhija, a detailed history of your symptoms and condition is reviewed along with physical examination. As clinically indicated, a comprehensive endocrine blood work evaluation is discussed as well as a baseline body composition analysis is offered at the office visit.
After reviewing your health parameters, body composition analysis and risk factors, a detailed discussion based on patient-physician shared decision making is created.
Dr. Makhija is an endocrinology specialist, so she can understand, diagnose and treat endocrine diseases. She understands the patient’s symptoms and works with them to maintain a optimal thyroid hormone status, recognize perimenopause or menopausal symptoms, screen for osteoporosis as well as manage diabetes mellitus. Dr. Makhija collaborates care when needed with the experts in medical field.
Medical weight loss is supervised and under the guidance of an endocrinologist to improve patient health outcomes. It is individualized and includes:
Comprehensive medical evaluation
Body composition analysis
Nutrition counseling, recipe sharing and weekly plans
Physical activity as appropriate
Weekly-Monthly follow ups and visits
Mindfulness
Lifestyle medicine counseling
Medications or Injectables like GLP-1 agonist (ozempic, wegovy, saxenda, mounjaro etc) are also reviewed and discussed. Some of these medications are approved for weight loss and others are for patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.
Dr. Makhija has additional board certification in lifestyle medicine and is certified in plant-based nutrition from eCornell university. Based on individual health goals, these are tailored to improve health outcomes for each patient.
Your follow-up appointments can be in-person, via telemedicine for patients residing in the state of California to help you stay on track and adjust your thyroid health plan as needed.
A concierge or direct specialty care doesn’t bill your health insurance for the consultation which allows Dr. Makhija to spend ample amount with you as a patient, listening and understanding the symptoms and addressing the root cause of every disease. This establishes a foundation to discuss lifestyle, medications as well as educate and empower you with the right tools to get the best care.
For comprehensive care of your diabetes, endocrine and metabolic disorders from an expert in her field, contact Unified Endocrine at 559-272-9192 or email us for appointment today.
