Kathija Mahmood

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If a obese diabetes patient comes with a Thyroid scan report showing nodules, is it safe to start GLP1A therapy for her?

Obesity being a major problem for our Diabetes patients, GLP1A therapy has become a boon for them but on routine examination if a Thyroid scan shows either a single nodule or multiple nodules, is...

16 December 2018 9,760 3 View

Since the molecules of Liraglutide are the same in Victoza and Saxenda are the same, why is Saxenda indicated only for weight loss ?

Both Victoza and Saxenda have the same Liraglutide molecule but the former is indicated for weight loss alone and the latter can be used in obese, Diabetes patients. The dose for weight loss is...

17 March 2017 5,305 4 View

If a patient with Type2 diabetes is on maximum dose of oral hypoglycemics and is still hyperglycemic, should we continue secretagogues?

Since loss of beta function occurs, patient will need Insulin but why continue the secretagogues?

18 December 2012 4,224 25 View