Health library & blog

Articles written by our endocrinologists on the conditions we treat every day — thyroid disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, parathyroid and calcium disorders, and hormone health.

Diabetic Patients- A Note From Dr. Abhilasha Pandey
What new patients with Diabetes can expect at a first visit to Ally Endocrinology: EKG, Hemoglobin A1C, ankle-brachial index, urine microalbumin, eye exam.
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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis explained: why some patients stay symptomatic on thyroid hormone, and how suppressing thyroid inflammation can help them feel better.
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Reactive Hypoglycemia
Reactive hypoglycemia causes shakiness, sweating and confusion after carbohydrate-rich meals. Learn the signs, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options.
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Drug Safety Communication for Belviq (lorcaserin)
FDA drug safety communication on Belviq (lorcaserin) withdrawal for weight loss and obesity treatment, plus what current and former patients should do next.
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The parathyroid
How the parathyroid gland regulates calcium, plus the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and surgical treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) explained.
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Reclast
Reclast (zoledronic acid) infusions for osteoporosis and Paget's disease: how the treatment works, possible side effects, and our pre-infusion screening.
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Learn what primary hyperparathyroidism is, how enlarged parathyroid glands raise blood calcium, plus symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid nodules and goiter are common and usually benign. Learn about symptoms, thyroid function testing, ultrasound, biopsy, and thyroid cancer risk.
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Fatigue
Fatigue has many causes, from anemia and vitamin deficiency to thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary hormone imbalances. Learn when to see an endocrinologist.
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Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia means too much calcium in the blood. Learn its causes, the role of hyperparathyroidism and PTH, symptoms, and surgical or medical treatment.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy for menopause: how it eases hot flashes and night sweats, who benefits, WHI study risks, and who should avoid HRT.
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November is American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month. The American Diabetes Association calls on the diabetes community to share stories, find resources, and know their risk.
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How We Help You Manage Your Diabetes
Learn how Ally Endocrinology helps you manage diabetes and prediabetes with glucose monitoring, nutrition counseling, exercise, and personalized care plans.
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Can I Prevent Osteoporosis?
Can you prevent osteoporosis? Learn the risk factors, plus how calcium, vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise, and quitting bad habits protect your bone density.
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5 Tips for Combating High Cholesterol
Five practical tips for combating high cholesterol: eat smarter, exercise, lose weight, drink responsibly, and quit smoking to protect your heart and health.
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What Causes Hypocalcemia?
What causes hypocalcemia? Explore the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments for low calcium, from hypoparathyroidism and poor diet to illness and medications.
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4 Types of Adrenal Disease
Explore four types of adrenal disease: adrenal cancer, adrenal incidentaloma, Addison's disease, and Cushing's disease, plus symptoms, causes, and treatments.
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Unusual Hair Growth and Menopause: What's the Link?
How menopause triggers hirsutism, or unusual hair growth in women, and how hormone therapy, weight loss, and insulin control can treat excess hair growth.
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The Many Signs of Parathyroid Disease
Hyperparathyroidism can trigger fatigue, kidney stones, and bone pain. Learn the many signs of parathyroid disease and when to seek an accurate diagnosis.
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Tips for Preventing Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is often preventable. Learn practical diet, portion, exercise, and weight-loss tips that lower your diabetes risk, plus what prediabetes means.
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Is Osteoporosis Reversible?
Osteoporosis has no cure, but bone loss can be slowed and osteopenia may be reversed. Learn how DEXA T-scores, diet, exercise, and treatments protect bones.
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The Link Between Klinefelter Syndrome and Low T
Klinefelter syndrome adds an extra X chromosome and often causes low testosterone. Learn the signs at every age, the risks of low T, and available treatments.
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Does Menopause Cause Osteoporosis?
Menopause doesn't directly cause osteoporosis, but falling estradiol raises your risk of bone loss. Learn the risk factors, DEXA testing, and treatment options.
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Hyperthyroidism Vs. Hypothyroidism: How to Spot the Differences
Hyperthyroidism vs. hypothyroidism: compare the symptoms, causes, and treatments of overactive and underactive thyroid disease so you can spot the differences.
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How Vitamin D Affects Your Bones
Learn how vitamin D affects bone health, what causes vitamin D deficiency, how much you need daily, and why low levels can lead to osteoporosis.
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Tips for Managing Type 1 Diabetes
Practical tips for managing Type 1 diabetes, from building a care team to eating smart, exercising safely, and checking your blood sugar often.
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How Your Skin and Nails Tell You They're Hungry for Calcium
Brittle nails and dry, itchy skin can signal hypocalcemia. Learn how calcium deficiency shows up in your skin and nails, and how our team treats it.
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What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About Gestational Diabetes
What every pregnant woman should know about gestational diabetes: how common it is, what causes it, warning signs to watch for, and how it's managed.
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I Have a New Bruise Every Day — Could I Have Cushing's Syndrome?
Bruising easily could point to Cushing's syndrome. Learn what excess cortisol does to your body, what causes Cushing's syndrome, and how it's treated.
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