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Plain-language guides on diabetes, thyroid, growth, puberty and weight, written by Dr. Prasadh Rao L.
- Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes: early signs, the right tests, and what to do next
Most people with type 2 diabetes feel well for years. Here's who should be tested, which tests to do, and how to read the results.
- Thyroid
Thyroid blood tests explained: TSH, T4, T3 and antibodies
What TSH, free T4 and antibody results really mean, and the common mistakes that make thyroid reports confusing.
- Children's growth
Is my child too short? When to get a growth check
How to tell normal shortness from a growth problem, a simple way to estimate your child's expected adult height, and why timing matters.
- Obesity
Obesity and healthy weight for Indians: why the numbers are different
Indians develop diabetes at lower weights. Here's what a healthy BMI and waist size look like for you, and when weight gain has a medical cause.
- Puberty
Delayed puberty in boys and girls: when to worry
Most late bloomers catch up on their own, but some need treatment. Here are the ages to know and the signs to watch.
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