Freestyle Libre

Freestyle Libre

In this post I will look at a number of reasons why the condition of your hair has changed:- Telogen effluvium The life cycle of our hair is cyclical – it grows, rests and then sheds before growing again. However,  a traumatic event can speed that life cycle...
Pregnancy and Thyroid Disease

Pregnancy and Thyroid Disease

Titled “The NHS RightCare Pathway Diabetes” NHS England’s recent report on diabetes care prioritises seven areas:   type 2 diabetes prevention diagnosis structured education care planning foot care inpatient safety a specialist type 1 diabetes service...
Morning sickness and its effect on thyroid function

Morning sickness and its effect on thyroid function

Up to 80% of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness and yet, surprisingly, its cause is still not clearly understood. However, it is almost certainly endocrine related and originates from hormones secreted by the placenta called human chorionic gonadotropin or...