Dr Nishchitha Endocrinologist

Dr Nishchitha Endocrinologist Consultant Endocrinologist
Bengaluru

Catch us Endocrinologists discussing on Thyroid Eye Disease at 7pm 24/8/2026 - on the YouTube page of Karnataka Endocrin...
24/08/2026

Catch us Endocrinologists discussing on Thyroid Eye Disease at 7pm 24/8/2026 - on the YouTube page of Karnataka Endocrine Society ✨

Getting into the nitty gritties of Use of Metformin in Pregnancy - Magna Endocrinology Update 2026✨
19/08/2026

Getting into the nitty gritties of Use of Metformin in Pregnancy - Magna Endocrinology Update 2026✨

14/08/2026

GRBS ಅನ್ನು ಗ್ಲುಕೋಮೀಟರ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಿಸುವುದು? 🩸
ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಥವಾ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ GRBS ಪರೀಕ್ಷಿಸುವಾಗ ಸರಿಯಾದ ವಿಧಾನ ಬಹಳ ಮುಖ್ಯ.
✅ ಕೈಗಳನ್ನು ಸ್ವಚ್ಛವಾಗಿ ತೊಳೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ
✅ ಗ್ಲುಕೋಮೀಟರ್‌ಗೆ ಸರಿಯಾದ test strip ಹಾಕಿ
✅ ಬೆರಳಿನಿಂದ ಒಂದು ಹನಿ ರಕ್ತ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ
✅ Test strip ಮೇಲೆ ರಕ್ತ ಹಾಕಿ
✅ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶವನ್ನು ಓದಿ ಮತ್ತು ದಾಖಲಿಸಿ
💡 ಸಣ್ಣ ತಪ್ಪುಗಳೂ blood glucose reading ಮೇಲೆ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಬೀರಬಹುದು.
ನಿಮ್ಮ glucometer ಅನ್ನು ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಬಳಸುವುದು ಹೇಗೆ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ ಮತ್ತು ಅಗತ್ಯವಿದ್ದರೆ ನಿಮ್ಮ ವೈದ್ಯರ ಸಲಹೆ ಪಡೆಯಿರಿ.
Dr Nishchitha K
MD, DM (Endocrinology)
Endocrinologist
AIKYAM Clinic | RR Nagar, Bengaluru
BloodGlucose

07/08/2026

ವಾರಕ್ಕೊಮ್ಮೆ ಇನ್ಸುಲಿನ್ Icodec: ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ

ಇನ್ಸುಲಿನ್ Icodec ವಾರಕ್ಕೊಮ್ಮೆ ನೀಡುವ basal insulin ಆಗಿದ್ದು, ಪ್ರತಿದಿನದ ಇಂಜೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ಗಳ ಬದಲಿಗೆ ವಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಒಂದೇ ಬಾರಿ ನೀಡುವ ಅವಕಾಶವನ್ನು ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

ಅಧ್ಯಯನಗಳ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಅನೇಕ ಮಧುಮೇಹ ರೋಗಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಇದು ಉತ್ತಮ ರಕ್ತದ ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣವನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಆದರೆ, ಇದು ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಸೂಕ್ತವಲ್ಲ. ಆರಂಭಿಕ ಡೋಸ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಮೊದಲ ಕೆಲವು ವಾರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ವೈದ್ಯರ ನಿಕಟ ಮೇಲ್ವಿಚಾರಣೆ ಅಗತ್ಯ.

ನಿಮಗೆ ವಾರಕ್ಕೊಮ್ಮೆ ಇನ್ಸುಲಿನ್ ಸೂಕ್ತವೇ?
ನಿಮ್ಮ Endocrinologist ಅವರನ್ನು ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸಿ.

ಡಾ. ನಿಶ್ಚಿತಾ ಕೆ
MD, DM Endocrinology
Aikyam Endocrine & Rheumatology Clinic,
RR Nagar, Bengaluru
Mob- 7090907996

05/08/2026

TOP THYROID MYTHS
Save and share to bust these

1. Cruciferous Vegetables & Thyroid
🥦 Can thyroid patients eat cruciferous vegetables?
Yes! Most people with thyroid disorders do not need to avoid broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, or Brussels sprouts. When eaten in normal amounts as part of a balanced diet, especially cooked, they are safe and highly nutritious.
If you have iodine deficiency, discuss your diet with your doctor.

2. Soy Products & Thyroid
🥛 Can soy worsen thyroid disease?
Soy foods are generally safe for people with thyroid disorders. However, they may reduce the absorption of levothyroxine if taken together.
Take your thyroid tablet on an empty stomach and keep a gap of at least 4 hours before consuming soy products.

3. Weight Gain in Hypothyroidism
⚖️ Is all your weight gain because of hypothyroidism?
Not necessarily.
Hypothyroidism can contribute to modest weight gain, mainly due to fluid retention and a slower metabolism. Once thyroid hormone levels are normal, persistent weight gain is usually related to other factors such as diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, or other medical conditions.
Don't blame your thyroid for everything—understand the real cause.

4. Thyroid Medication Dose
💊 Never change your thyroid medication on your own.
The correct dose depends on your thyroid blood tests, symptoms, age, weight, pregnancy status, and other medical conditions.
Thyroid treatment is individualized. Always discuss dose changes with your endocrinologist.

5. Thyroid Nodules
🦋 Not every thyroid nodule is cancer.
Most thyroid nodules are benign.
Evaluation usually includes a clinical examination, thyroid ultrasound, thyroid function tests, and fine-needle aspiration (FNAC) when indicated.
Finding a thyroid nodule is not a reason to panic. Proper evaluation is the key.

28/07/2026

🚨 Insulin ಎಂದರೆ ಏನು?

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows glucose (sugar) to enter the body's cells for energy. It plays a vital role in maintaining normal blood sugar levels.

💡 Did you know?
Our pancreas naturally releases insulin in a basal–bolus pattern:
🔹 Basal insulin is released continuously throughout the day and night to control blood sugar between meals and during sleep.
🔹 Bolus insulin is released in response to meals to manage the rise in blood sugar after eating.

This natural pattern is the reason why basal–bolus insulin therapy is considered the most physiological insulin regimen for people with absolute insulin deficiency, such as those with type 1 diabetes.

In this reel, you'll learn:
✔️ What insulin is
✔️ How it works
✔️ What basal and bolus insulin means

💬 Have a question about insulin? Leave it in the comments!

👩‍⚕️ Dr Nishchitha K
MD DM Endocrinologist
AIKYAM Endocrine & Rheumatology Clinic
RR Nagar, Bengaluru

24/07/2026

🍪 Biscuits in Diabetes – Can You Eat Them?

Not all biscuits are the same. While many are high in refined flour, sugar, and unhealthy fats, some options are better than others when chosen wisely and eaten in moderation.

Here we are ranking them from worst to best 

✔️ Learn which biscuits are better choices for people with diabetes.
✔️ Understand what to look for on the nutrition label.
✔️ Remember that portion size is just as important as the type of biscuit.

Always discuss dietary changes with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian, as nutritional advice should be individualized.

👩‍⚕️ Dr Nishchitha K, MD DM (Endocrinology)
Consultant Endocrinologist

🏥 AIKYAM Endocrine & Rheumatology Clinic
📍 RR Nagar, Bengaluru
📞 +91 7090907996

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21/07/2026

🩸 HbA1c ಎಂದರೇನು?

ನೀವು ಮಧುಮೇಹದಿಂದ ಬಳಲುತ್ತಿದ್ದರೆ ಅಥವಾ ಮಧುಮೇಹದ ಅಪಾಯದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದರೆ, HbA1c ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು ಬಹಳ ಮುಖ್ಯ.

HbA1c ಎಂಬುದು ಕಳೆದ 2–3 ತಿಂಗಳುಗಳ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸರಾಸರಿ ರಕ್ತದಲ್ಲಿನ ಸಕ್ಕರೆ (Blood Sugar) ಮಟ್ಟವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿಬಿಂಬಿಸುವ ರಕ್ತ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ರಕ್ತದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಗ್ಲೂಕೋಸ್, ಕೆಂಪು ರಕ್ತಕಣಗಳಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಹಿಮೋಗ್ಲೋಬಿನ್‌ಗೆ ಅಂಟಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದರಿಂದ HbA1c ರೂಪುಗೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತದೆ. ಕೆಂಪು ರಕ್ತಕಣಗಳ ಆಯುಷ್ಯ ಸುಮಾರು 120 ದಿನಗಳು ಇರುವುದರಿಂದ, ಈ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲದ ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಉತ್ತಮ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.

ಈ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಮೂಲಕ:
✔️ ಮಧುಮೇಹವನ್ನು ಪತ್ತೆಹಚ್ಚಲು ಸಹಾಯವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
✔️ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿದೆಯೇ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ವೈದ್ಯರು ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು.
✔️ ಭವಿಷ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಣ್ಣು, ಮೂತ್ರಪಿಂಡ, ನರಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಹೃದಯಕ್ಕೆ ಉಂಟಾಗಬಹುದಾದ ಮಧುಮೇಹದ ತೊಂದರೆಗಳ ಅಪಾಯವನ್ನು ಅಂದಾಜಿಸಲು ಸಹ ಉಪಯುಕ್ತವಾಗಿದೆ.

⚠️ ಆದರೆ, ಎಲ್ಲರಲ್ಲೂ HbA1c ನಿಖರವಾಗಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಕೆಲವು ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಇದರ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶ ತಪ್ಪಾಗಿರಬಹುದು. ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ವರ�

17/07/2026

💊 Why are combination tablets used in diabetes?

Many people wonder why they are prescribed a single tablet that contains two or even three diabetes medicines.

The answer is simple: Type 2 diabetes develops due to multiple underlying problems, not just high blood sugar.

✅ One medicine may improve insulin sensitivity.
✅ Another may increase insulin secretion.
✅ Another may reduce glucose absorption or increase glucose loss through urine.

By targeting different mechanisms at the same time, combination therapy can:
• Improve blood sugar control (HbA1c)
• Reduce the number of tablets taken each day
• Improve treatment adherence
• Delay the need for insulin in appropriate patients
• Simplify long-term diabetes management

⚠️ Important: Diabetes treatment is not one-size-fits-all. The choice of medicines and combinations should always be individualised by your doctor based on your age, HbA1c, weight, kidney and liver function, heart disease, risk of hypoglycaemia, other medical conditions, and treatment goals. Never start, stop, or change your medications without medical advice.

👩‍⚕️ Dr Nishchitha K, MD DM
Consultant Endocrinologist
AIKYAM Endocrine & Rheumatology Clinic, RR Nagar, Bengaluru

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