Unified Endocrine and Diabetes Care

Unified Endocrine and Diabetes Care Personalized health care by an Expert Endocrinologist & Lifestyle Medicine specialist Dr. Makhija.

01/15/2026

Most people judge progress by the scale.
That’s the mistake.
When GLP-1 therapy is used the right way, the real win isn’t rapid weight loss, it’s body recomposition.

✔️ Body fat % goes down
✔️ Visceral (dangerous) fat goes down
✔️ Muscle mass goes up
✔️ Inflammation goes down

If the scale isn’t dropping fast but your clothes fit better, your waist is shrinking, and your energy is improving, that’s success.

The difference?
This isn’t cosmetic use.
It’s GLP-1 paired with lifestyle foundations:
• Strength training
• Protein & fiber
• Sleep & recovery
• Consistency over speed

Slow. Steady. Sustainable.

That’s how you protect muscle, improve metabolic health, and build a body that’s actually healthier — not just lighter.

💬 Save this if you’re frustrated by the scale
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It’s time to replace the late-night searching with science-backed strategy. I’ve curated a complete Health Toolkit to he...
01/12/2026

It’s time to replace the late-night searching with science-backed strategy. I’ve curated a complete Health Toolkit to help you navigate your endocrine health with confidence, and yes, it’s completely free.

Think of this as your "User Manual" for your metabolism.
Inside, you’ll find:
📋 Lab Guides: How to read them & what to ask your doctor.
🎧 Audio Deep Dives: Conversations that actually make sense.

📥 Downloadable Checklists: For GLP-1s, bone health, and diabetes care.

Most people don't need more information; they need the right information, organized in a way that makes sense.

Where to find it: Click the link in my bio 🔗

Tag a friend who has been feeling overwhelmed by their health journey. 👇

01/08/2026

In this episode of Hormones & Hope, I sat down with Dr. Susan Zink, board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Elemental Integrative Psychiatry, to talk honestly about postpartum depression, PMDD, and mood changes tied to hormonal transitions.

We break down:
• The difference between baby blues and postpartum depression
• Why PMDD is more than “bad PMS”
• How hormones, sleep, insulin resistance, and mental health intersect
• When medication helps — and when it’s not the only answer
• Why treatment should never be one-size-fits-all

If you’ve ever wondered whether what you’re feeling is normal, hormonal, or something that deserves care — this conversation offers clarity, validation, and real hope.

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You’re not weak. You’re not broken. And you don’t have to navigate this alone 🤍

01/07/2026

is no BS and no Voodoo medicine. Join my community, Come see me for a consultation and get your answers.

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01/06/2026

Most people think fat is fat. It’s not.
There’s a critical difference between the fat you can see under your skin and the fat you can’t see at all.
🔍 Visceral fat lives deep inside your abdomen, wrapped around your organs.
You don’t see it in the mirror, but your body feels it.

This type of fat is biologically active. It releases inflammatory signals that drive:
• insulin resistance
• type 2 diabetes
• heart disease
• obesity-related complications
• and even increased cancer risk

That’s why body composition matters far more than weight alone.
It helps us understand risk, not just appearance.

When we measure visceral vs. subcutaneous fat, we’re not chasing aesthetics, we’re identifying disease before it shows up on labs or symptoms.

📊 This is prevention.
🧠 This is science-based care.
🩺 This is how we connect the dots.

If you’ve been told “your weight is fine” but your health doesn’t feel fine, this may be the missing piece.

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🔗 Free guides & resources in my Linktree
🎧 More education on the Hormones & Hope podcast

This might make some people mad.Good.Because too many people are spending hundreds of dollars on hormone tests, suppleme...
01/04/2026

This might make some people mad.
Good.
Because too many people are spending hundreds of dollars on hormone tests, supplements, and “protocols” that don’t work, while the real medical issue goes undiagnosed.

In Hormones & Hope, we said what needed to be said.
Two endocrinologists. Zero filter. Real science.

We break down:
• What’s evidence-based — and what’s hype
• Why cortisol panic and hormone “balancing” can delay diagnosis
• When testing actually helps (and when it doesn’t)
• How misinformation harms patients more than it helps

🎙 Our first episode of 2026 is now live — and we’re starting the year by bringing medicine back to facts, not fear.

👉 Watch our latest episode of Hormones & Hope
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One thing patients tell me again and again:“I finally felt taken seriously.”When you’re worried about your health, waiti...
01/03/2026

One thing patients tell me again and again:
“I finally felt taken seriously.”
When you’re worried about your health, waiting months, or years, for answers isn’t just frustrating. It’s stressful, scary, and unnecessary.

This patient was told the earliest endocrinology appointments available were Spring 2026.
Instead, they were seen in 3 days.

That’s the heart of direct care:
✔️ Access when it matters
✔️ Time to listen
✔️ Thoughtful, thorough care
✔️ No rushing. No guesswork.

I’m deeply grateful for the trust my patients place in me and my team.
If you value being heard, seen, and supported—direct care is a choice you won’t regret.

Thank you for your loyalty. It means everything. 💛

📍 Come see me, without the long wait.
In-person visits in the Bay Area & Fresno | Telemedicine across California

01/02/2026

✨ First episode of 2026 is here. ✨
And we’re starting the year by cutting through hormone confusion with real science.

“Is adrenal fatigue real?”
“Do I need to balance my hormones?”
“Should everyone be wearing a CGM?”

These are some of the most common questions I hear — and also some of the most misunderstood.

In the first Hormones & Hope episode of the year, I sat down with Dr. Karl Nadolsky, board-certified endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist, to bring clarity back to hormones, metabolism, and modern wellness culture.

We break down:
• What endocrinologists actually treat
• Why “adrenal fatigue” isn’t a medical diagnosis
• When hormone testing helps — and when it hurts
• CGMs, cortisol panic, thyroid myths & weight trends
• Why obesity is a disease — not a lifestyle failure

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by online health advice, this episode will help you start 2026 grounded in evidence — not hype.

🎧 Now live
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01/01/2026

Happy and Healthiest 2026 to All!

UnifiedEndocrineCare

I didn’t just grow my practice this year.I grew into the physician I always wanted to become.One who lifts heavy things,...
12/31/2025

I didn’t just grow my practice this year.
I grew into the physician I always wanted to become.
One who lifts heavy things, weights AND conversations.
One who shows up strong, on stages AND at home.
One who honors science, AND the soul behind it.
This carousel is my thank you letter to 2025.
Swipe through with me? 🤍 #2026

Chhaya Makhija, MD

Your doctor has 5 minutes. Your heart deserves more.A zero calcium score doesn't mean you're safe. It only rules out cal...
12/30/2025

Your doctor has 5 minutes. Your heart deserves more.
A zero calcium score doesn't mean you're safe. It only rules out calcified plaque, not the early stuff silently building.
Fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, poor sleep, hormones all over the place? That's not "just aging." That's your body screaming for answers.
Precision medicine gets you those answers. Real data. Not guessing.
This is why I started Hope Podcast—to share the knowledge that actually changes lives. Conversations with experts who go deeper than surface-level advice.

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12/26/2025

The most common thing women tell me:
“I thought something was wrong with me.” 💔
Low desire. Discomfort. Feeling disconnected from your body.
You’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone 🤍

I sat down with Dr. Adanna Ikedilo, gynecologist and sexual wellness expert, to have the conversation I wish more women had access to.
No shame. No dismissal. Just science and honesty 🧠✨

We talk about what’s really behind low libido in midlife, how hormones, stress, and sleep all play a role 😴🧬, testosterone therapy, newer treatments like PRP and laser therapy, and why “normal” labs don’t always mean everything’s fine.

If you’ve been quietly wondering whether this is just how it is now, it doesn’t have to be 🌱

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