Knowledge that helps

Articles by endocrinologist Anna Garidou on the thyroid, diabetes, metabolism and bones — written clearly, for patients.

THYROID

Nutrition and the thyroid gland

Iodine, selenium, soya, vegetables, gluten-free diets — what the scientific evidence says today about nutrition and the thyroid.

8 min read DIABETES

Diabetes and exercise

Exercise is the “secret weapon” for controlling diabetes. How to get started safely, and what to watch out for with your treatment.

2 min read HYPERTENSION

Hormones and hypertension

High blood pressure is “the silent killer”. When it is due to hormonal causes, such as primary hyperaldosteronism, and how it is treated.

2 min read METABOLISM

Metabolic syndrome

A cluster of risk factors — abdominal fat, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood fats — that raises the chance of diabetes and heart disease. How it is diagnosed and how it is treated.

2 min read THYROID

Hypothyroidism

The most common thyroid disorder. Symptoms, causes, diagnosis with a simple blood test, and treatment — and why it matters especially in pregnancy.

3 min read BONES & MENOPAUSE

Menopause and osteoporosis

Why menopause speeds up bone loss, which women should have a bone density scan, and how osteoporosis can be prevented.

3 min read THYROID

Thyroid nodules

Most nodules are benign, but they still need to be investigated properly. Ultrasound, elastography, FNA biopsy, and when treatment is needed.

3 min read THYROID

Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism

An autoimmune condition that drives the thyroid to produce too much hormone. Signs, complications, diagnosis and the treatment options available.

3 min read ENDOCRINOLOGY

A few words about endocrinology

Hormones regulate almost every function of the body. What endocrinology studies, and which conditions an endocrinologist treats.

2 min read

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