If your A1C is 5.7%, 6.0%, or 6.4%, all three values fall within the commonly used prediabetes A1C range. An A1C of 5.7% is at the beginning of that range, 6.0% falls within it, and 6.4% is at the upper end, just below the 6.5% A1C threshold commonly used for diabetes...
“Cortisol belly” is an informal term for abdominal weight gain that people associate with stress or high cortisol. It is not an official medical diagnosis. Persistently elevated cortisol can affect metabolism, body composition, fat distribution, and weight, but having...
Yes, hormones can cause weight gain or make weight management more difficult in some situations. Hormones help regulate appetite, metabolism, blood sugar, energy use, body composition, and fat distribution, so changes in certain hormone systems can influence weight....
If you are wondering what to expect at your first endocrinologist appointment, the visit will usually focus on understanding why you were referred, what symptoms you have noticed, your medical history, medications and supplements, and any previous testing. The...
If your menstrual cycle has become less predictable, there are many possible reasons for irregular periods. Stress, changes in weight or activity, medications, hormonal contraception, PCOS, thyroid problems, and perimenopause can all affect when and how you bleed. One...
If you keep asking yourself, “Why do I keep gaining weight even though I eat healthy?”, there may be more than one factor involved. Yes, it is possible to eat nutritious foods and still gain weight because body weight is influenced by total energy intake, daily...
