Unified Endocrine and Diabetes Care

Unified Endocrine and Diabetes Care High Touch Personalized Hormone. diabetes and metabolic care by Makhija an Expert Endocrinologist & Lifestyle Medicine specialist

02/08/2026

👉 Most fractures don’t happen overnight.

They’re the result of silent changes happening for years.

If you’re in midlife, perimenopause, have had a fracture, low testosterone, or a family history, this matters for you.

I walk through five steps that help bring clarity to bone health decisions: understanding risk factors, choosing the right bone density scan, interpreting it in context, building balance and muscle, and completing focused evaluations when needed.

Bone health is never one-size-fits-all.❌

And treatment decisions should always be personalized.

Got questions about low bone density, bone scans, or prevention? Leave them in the comments below.⬇️

Book an Endocrine Consultation:

Unified Endocrine & Diabetes Care

📞 559-272-9192
📧 connect@unifiedendocrinecare.com
📍911 Moraga Road, Suite 101
Lafayette, CA 94549
🩺 Telemedicine across California
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A common pattern I see is patients doing everything they’ve been advised to do, yet still feeling stuck.The missing piec...
02/06/2026

A common pattern I see is patients doing everything they’ve been advised to do, yet still feeling stuck.

The missing piece is often integration. 🧩

Hormonal balance, metabolism, bone health, and diabetes care are interconnected and influenced by sleep, stress, weight, and nutrition.🥗

Supplements can play a role in correcting deficiencies, but they are not solutions on their own. Meaningful progress comes from understanding what’s right for your body and moving forward thoughtfully, even in small, steady steps.

At Unified Endocrine & Diabetes Care, we take the time to explain how your thyroid, insulin, estrogen, cortisol, and metabolism communicate with each other, instead of treating numbers in isolation.

If you’re tired of managing symptoms without understanding the why, let’s change that.

Book an Endocrine Consultation:

Unified Endocrine & Diabetes Care

📞 559-272-9192

📧 connect@unifiedendocrinecare.com

📍911 Moraga Road, Suite 101

Lafayette, CA 94549

🩺 Telemedicine across California

🌐 unifiedendocrinecare.com


02/05/2026

This episode is not just for men.

It’s also for partners who care deeply, who may be confused, worried, or unsure how to even begin the conversation.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation on Hormones & Hope with urologist and s*xual medicine specialist , where she explains why erectile dysfunction is so often misunderstood and why it’s rarely about attraction, effort, or desire. More often, it’s about physiology: blood vessels, nerves, hormones, sleep quality, and metabolic health.

We talk about why morning erections matter, why poor sleep and sleep apnea can directly affect erections, and why treating ED like a medical symptom (instead of something to hide) changes everything.

👉 If you’re a man who’s noticed changes or a partner who’s wondered what those changes might mean, this episode is for you.

Part 1 is live now. Part 2, where we dive into treatment options, is coming next.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
🔗 Link in bio

I always tell my patients that prevention doesn’t start after symptoms appear. It starts much earlier.Many risk factors ...
02/04/2026

I always tell my patients that prevention doesn’t start after symptoms appear. It starts much earlier.

Many risk factors develop quietly over time.

There’s no pain, no alarm, no clear moment that tells you to stop and pay attention.

And because life is busy, it’s easy to push through subtle changes and tell ourselves we’ll deal with them later.

Listening early allows for earlier intervention. And earlier intervention creates more options, more clarity, and better outcomes over time.

Today is a reminder that prevention starts early, and that small, consistent steps can truly shape long-term outcomes.

If this resonates, take it as your sign to pause, reflect, and start the conversation early. Access advanced endocrine, diabetes, and lifestyle care personalized by a triple board-certified endocrinologist.

📍Book an Endocrine Consultation:
Unified Endocrine & Diabetes Care
📞 559-272-9192
📧 connect@unifiedendocrinecare.com
📍911 Moraga Road, Suite 101
Lafayette, CA 94549
 🩺 Telemedicine across California
🌐 unifiedendocrinecare.com


✨ 2,500 downloads & counting ✨Still feels surreal.Thank you for showing up, for staying curious, and for choosing though...
02/03/2026

✨ 2,500 downloads & counting ✨

Still feels surreal.

Thank you for showing up, for staying curious, and for choosing thoughtful conversations in a noisy world.

This community is the heart of Hormones and Hope. And I’m so grateful for every single one of you.

Here’s to more conversations, more clarity, and more hope!

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Book an Endocrine Consultation:
Unified Endocrine & Diabetes Care

📞 559-272-9192
📧 connect@unifiedendocrinecare.com
📍911 Moraga Road, Suite 101
Lafayette, CA 94549
🩺 Telemedicine across California
🌐 unifiedendocrinecare.com

02/01/2026

“Check your hormones” sounds simple…
until you realize how many hormones actually exist.

Hormones are not just s*x hormones.

They’re messengers controlling metabolism, sleep, temperature, blood sugar, stress response, bone health and so much more.

That’s why endocrinology isn’t about shortcuts or trends.

It’s about understanding how the entire system communicates and what happens when that system is disrupted.

🎙️ Want the full explanation straight from two endocrinologists?
👉 Listen to the full episode on Hormones and Hope. Link in bio.🔗

GLP-1 medications impact more than weight alone — they affect fat, muscle, and metabolism.If the scale hasn’t moved but ...
01/30/2026

GLP-1 medications impact more than weight alone — they affect fat, muscle, and metabolism.

If the scale hasn’t moved but your body feels different… this is for you.

Patients often ask:
• “Is this only about weight loss?”
• “Will I lose muscle?”
• “Why isn’t the scale changing?”

These questions matter.

👈 Swipe left as I answer 5 common GLP-1 questions and explain what’s really happening with fat, muscle, and metabolism.

🎧 Continue learning on the Hormones & Hope podcast.
📘 Download the free GLP-1 gap guide via link in bio / Linktree.

01/29/2026

“My bone density is low… but I feel fine. Do I really need treatment?”

This is one of the most common things I hear in clinic.

When it comes to osteoporosis, many women fear medication side effects more than the disease itself. Often, that fear comes from hearing about rare complications without enough context around how uncommon they actually are or how serious untreated bone loss can be.

In this episode of Hormones & Hope, I speak with Dr. Cynthia, a retired dentist and longtime patient, who shares her personal journey with osteoporosis.

We discuss osteoporosis from both a patient and provider lens, including:
• Why untreated bone loss carries significant risk
• How rare medication side effects compare to fracture risk
• When bone-building therapy is appropriate
• What shared decision-making should actually feel like

This episode is about helping you understand risk in context, ask better questions, and make decisions that protect your health, mobility, and independence over time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVZxRZH39g0

🎧 New episode now live on Hormones & Hope
📚 Free guides and resources in link in bio
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As physicians, we often notice patterns that are not captured in lab results or charts.What many patients are truly aski...
01/28/2026

As physicians, we often notice patterns that are not captured in lab results or charts.

What many patients are truly asking for is guidance in the moments between visits.

They want help understanding what their diagnosis means, how their care fits together, and what to focus on moving forward.

My role is not to rush decisions or push timelines. It is to listen carefully, meet patients where they are, and provide clear, compassionate guidance at a pace that feels right.

If you are looking for a space where your questions matter and your health journey is met with clarity and support, you're in the right place.

No rush-through visits. No guesswork. Not doing it alone.

📍 Unified Endocrine & Diabetes Care — Fresno + Bay Area
💻 Telemedicine across California
🎧 Weekly episodes on Hormones & Hope Podcast

Have questions about your thyroid, hormones, or blood sugar that never seem to get fully answered?💻 Join me for a free l...
01/26/2026

Have questions about your thyroid, hormones, or blood sugar that never seem to get fully answered?

💻 Join me for a free live Meet & Greet on Zoom, where you can ask your questions, hear how our care model works, and decide if our practice is the right fit for you.

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM PT

We’ll cover:
✅ Our approach to care, including in-person visits and telemedicine across California
✅ How we treat conditions like menopause, PCOS, thyroid disease, diabetes, low T, and GLP-1 therapy
✅ Why we focus on longer visits that look at the full picture of your health
✅ How to know if our care model is the right fit for you

Scan this QR code or send me a DM to register!

01/23/2026

Thyroid nodules and swelling are one of the biggest concerns I hear about when it comes to GLP-1 medications.

Not every lump in the neck is a thyroid nodule.❌

When it comes to true thyroid nodules, most are benign, and there is no evidence showing that GLP-1 medications cause nodules or thyroid swelling.

👉 In this week's episode, I Chhaya Makhija talk about:
• Using GLP-1s with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s
• Effects on thyroid hormone absorption
• Thyroid nodules and thyroid swelling
• Family history of thyroid cancer and GLP-1 safety

This episode is about understanding real risk versus perceived risk, and knowing when evaluation, follow-up, or reassurance is appropriate.✅

Tune in and let science, not fear, guide your decisions.🎧

▶️ Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube
🔗 Free GLP-1 guide + resources in Linktree

Ever wondered what’s really happening to your blood sugar after you eat? 🤔             When you eat carbs, your body tur...
01/22/2026

Ever wondered what’s really happening to your blood sugar after you eat? 🤔

When you eat carbs, your body turns them into glucose so you have energy. Insulin’s job is to help that glucose move from your bloodstream into your cells where it’s actually used.

But when insulin isn’t working well, or there isn’t enough of it, glucose stays in the blood.

Over time, this can lead to high blood sugar.

The tricky part is that high blood sugar doesn’t always make you feel “off” right away.

The signs can be subtle and easy to miss.

That’s why paying attention and getting routine labs matters.

Save this and swipe to learn the common signs of high blood sugar.✅

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