What Does Your BMI Say About Your Health?
Find out How Hormonal Imbalances Affect Weight Gain and Health
Comprehensive Care & Treatment for Medical Obesity at Harmony Thyroid Endocrinology and Diabetes Centre
What is your BMI?
Here’s how you can know your BMI value; BMI Formula = weight ÷ height2
If your BMI falls between 25.0 and 29.9 kg/m², you’re classified as overweight.
Normal Weight:
BMI 18 to <25 kg/m².
Over Weight: BMI 25 to < 30 kg/m².
Class I Obesity:
BMI 30 to <35 kg/m².
Class II Obesity:
BMI 35 to <40 kg/m².
Class III Obesity (Morbid Obesity): BMI 40 kg/m² and above.
How does obesity affect your overall health?
What are the Medical Risks of Obesity?
Studies show that you can significantly lower your risk of suffering from these serious health complications by losing even small amounts of weight (5% to 10%)
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Osteoarthritis
Liver & Kidney Disease
Sleep Apnea
Depression
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Osteoarthritis
Liver & Kidney Disease
Sleep Apnea
Depression
Cancer
How are hormones related to obesity?
The hormones leptin, insulin, oestrogens, androgens, and growth hormone affect our appetite, metabolism, and the distribution of body fat. Individuals who are obese possess hormone levels that promote the accumulation of body fat.
Endocrinologists play a vital role in assisting patients struggling with obesity by tackling the root hormonal imbalances and metabolic issues that lead to weight gain and difficulty in shedding weight.
Treatment for Obesity
Harmony follows a comprehensive treatment approach, encompassing various methods that include but are not limited to :
Tailored Diet Plan
Dr Vikram takes into consideration your cultural and family history, recommending a diet that stays true to your roots and promotes sustainable weight loss.
Medication Management
Prescribed medicines that will be monitored closely by our endocrinologist.
Hormonal Therapy
Investigation and treatment options that target hormonal imbalances contributing to weight gain, such as thyroid disorders or insulin resistance.
Lifestyle Counselling
Guidance on adopting healthier habits, including exercise routines, stress management techniques, and behavioral strategies to support long-term weight management.
Metabolic Testing
Comprehensive assessments to analyse metabolic rate, nutrient absorption, and other factors influencing weight gain.
Follow-Up Care
Ongoing monitoring and support to track progress.
About Dr Vikram
- Dr Vikram is a Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Medical Director at Harmony Thyroid, Endocrinology and Diabetes Centre, with a fellowship in clinical thyroidology from the prestigious Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minnesota, USA.
- He has more than 12 years of experience in endocrinology and over 20 years of internal medicine experience.
- He also mentors new doctors in endocrinology as a Senior Lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS) and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (NTU).
About Harmony Endocrine
Swift and accurate diagnosis
Dr Vikram has in-depth knowledge about a broad spectrum of medical obesity issues and your condition will be diagnosed promptly, optimising your chance of recovery.
Tailored treatment plan for your condition and lifestyle
Take charge of your health by receiving the expert advice & treatment you deserve from a specialist for good symptom relief and a more fulfilling life.
Patient-centred philosophy
Your well-being is our priority and our dedicated team is committed to providing personalised and compassionate care tailored to your unique needs.
Insurance Coverage
For those with Integrated Shield plans with riders for private hospital coverage or Corporate Insurance plans, you can rest easy as we provide assistance in obtaining a Letter of Guarantee (LOG) or Pre-authorisation certificate for your procedure. Additionally, we work with the hospital or surgical centres in processing your medical claims.
Please find the recognised insurance panels below:
Insurance Partners
Harmony Thyroid, Endocrinology, and Diabetes Centre is committed to providing a nurturing and compassionate environment, giving you peace of mind when it comes to your medical care. We acknowledge the importance of smoothly navigating the post-procedure billing and claims process in your healthcare journey and are dedicated to ensuring a seamless experience for you.
Through our Corporate Insurance Panel providers listed below, private healthcare is more accessible. Patients now have the opportunity to receive treatment from a wider selection of extended panel doctors, enabling them to choose from a diverse range of healthcare providers.
Corporate Insurance
Personal Shield Plans
FAQs
Endocrinologists are crucial in supporting patients with obesity by addressing hormonal and metabolic imbalances that lead to weight gain and hinder weight loss. They conduct hormonal assessments, using blood tests to evaluate hormone levels that affect metabolism and appetite. Additionally, they identify and treat underlying endocrine disorders like hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, and PCOS, which may contribute to obesity and complicate weight loss efforts.
If you have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 30, you’re considered overweight.
If you’re overweight, losing even 5% of your body weight reduces your risk of developing chronic conditions.
If you have a BMI greater than 30, you’re considered obese.
Obesity is a chronic condition that develops gradually. Although unhealthy lifestyle choices play a part, it is now understood that factors such as environment, genetics, metabolism, behaviour, and socioeconomic status also have a significant and intricate influence.
These tests may include:
- Complete blood count
- Basic metabolic panel
- Kidney (renal) function tests
- Liver function tests
- Lipid panel
- Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C)
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test
- Vitamin D levels test
- Urinalysis
- C-reactive protein
- (CRP) test
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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