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Endocrinology and metabolic care at Lifecore

Endocrinology

Specialist care for the hormonal systems that govern energy, metabolism, mood, sleep and long-term resilience — delivered with precision and discretion.

Hormone Panel Overview

12
Hormones
4
Systems
2
Flagged

Thyroid Panel

  • TSH
    In Range · 1.4 mIU/L
  • Free T3
    In Range · 3.2 pg/mL
  • TPO Ab
    Watch · 38 IU/mL

Metabolic · Glucose

  • Fasting Glucose
    Optimal · 88 mg/dL
  • Fasting Insulin
    In Range · 6.2 µU/mL
  • HOMA-IR
    Optimal · 1.1

HbA1c

5.2% · 90-day glucose
OptimalNormalPre-Diabetic

Cortisol · Diurnal

08:0012:0016:0022:00

Male Hormones

  • Total Testosterone
    Optimising · 612 ng/dL
  • SHBG
    In Range · 32 nmol/L
  • Estradiol
    In Range · 24 pg/mL

Female Hormones

  • Estradiol
    In Range · 112 pg/mL
  • Progesterone
    Luteal · 14.2 ng/mL
  • FSH
    In Range · 5.8 IU/L

Vitamin D · 25-OH

Above
RangeIn
RangeBelow
Range
Jun 23Dec 23Jun 24

Bone Health · DEXA

-0.4T-score · Lumbar spine
OsteoporosisNormalAbove
Z-score: +0.2Age-matched normal

Continuous Glucose · 14d

94% time in range
Avg Glucose72%
Time Below Range4%
Glucose Variability58%

Hormone Panel Overview

12
Hormones
4
Systems
2
Flagged

Thyroid Panel

  • TSH
    In Range · 1.4 mIU/L
  • Free T3
    In Range · 3.2 pg/mL
  • TPO Ab
    Watch · 38 IU/mL

Metabolic · Glucose

  • Fasting Glucose
    Optimal · 88 mg/dL
  • Fasting Insulin
    In Range · 6.2 µU/mL
  • HOMA-IR
    Optimal · 1.1

HbA1c

5.2% · 90-day glucose
OptimalNormalPre-Diabetic

Cortisol · Diurnal

08:0012:0016:0022:00

Male Hormones

  • Total Testosterone
    Optimising · 612 ng/dL
  • SHBG
    In Range · 32 nmol/L
  • Estradiol
    In Range · 24 pg/mL

Female Hormones

  • Estradiol
    In Range · 112 pg/mL
  • Progesterone
    Luteal · 14.2 ng/mL
  • FSH
    In Range · 5.8 IU/L

Vitamin D · 25-OH

Above
RangeIn
RangeBelow
Range
Jun 23Dec 23Jun 24

Bone Health · DEXA

-0.4T-score · Lumbar spine
OsteoporosisNormalAbove
Z-score: +0.2Age-matched normal

Continuous Glucose · 14d

94% time in range
Avg Glucose72%
Time Below Range4%
Glucose Variability58%

Our Approach

Hormones, in balance for the long run.

Hormones orchestrate almost every system in the body. When they drift, the symptoms can be diffuse, persistent and frustrating to pin down. Our endocrinology service investigates thoroughly, treats precisely, and follows you over time so the plan keeps pace with your life.

What our endocrinology service covers.

Six core areas that together describe almost every endocrine question we are asked. Your physician will guide which assessments fit your case.

01

Thyroid Health

Full thyroid panels and clinical correlation identify the subtle dysfunction that TSH-only testing routinely misses.

02

Metabolic & Glucose

Insulin, glucose dynamics and continuous glucose monitoring map metabolic health long before disease appears.

03

Adrenal & Stress Axis

Cortisol patterning addresses the fatigue, sleep disruption and weight resistance hidden behind chronic stress.

04

Hormone Health

Evidence-based assessment and management of male and female hormone health, including menopause, perimenopause, testosterone and andropause care.

05

Bone & Body Composition

DEXA, body composition and metabolic markers protect bone, muscle and metabolic health for the long term.

06

Obesity & Weight Management

Comprehensive obesity and weight management care, addressing metabolic health, insulin resistance, body composition and long-term endocrine wellbeing.

How it works

Four stages, from clinical question to a plan you can follow.

Endocrinology at Lifecore is unhurried. Appointments are long enough to talk through what your data and your day actually look like, and the plan is built from there.

01

Investigate

Care begins with the right question. Detailed history, symptoms and a comprehensive panel of hormones, metabolism and inflammation.

02

Interpret

Results are read by a consultant endocrinologist against your history and goals — not against a population reference range alone.

03

Treat

Lifestyle, nutrition, targeted supplementation and, where appropriate, considered hormone therapy — initiated carefully and monitored closely.

04

Follow

Reviews every three to six months once stable, with closer follow-up during initiation or adjustment, so the plan keeps pace with your life.

Within the department

The conditions and tools that bring it to life.

Endocrinology at Lifecore is not a single intervention. It is a network of assessments and therapies, chosen and sequenced for the case in front of you.

01

Thyroid Disorders

Full assessment and treatment of hypothyroid, hyperthyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions.

02

Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes

Comprehensive metabolic care, including CGM and structured reversal protocols where indicated.

03

Menopause & Perimenopause

Considered, evidence-based hormone optimisation for women across the midlife transition.

04

Male Hormone Health

Testosterone and andropause care for men, integrated with cardiovascular and metabolic screening.

05

Adrenal & Stress Axis

Investigation and treatment of cortisol-driven fatigue, insomnia and weight resistance.

06

Bone Health

DEXA-guided protection and treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis.

07

Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Real-world metabolic data informs dietary, training and clinical decisions with day-to-day clarity.

08

Peptide Therapies

Targeted peptide protocols supporting metabolic health, body composition, recovery and hormone balance, prescribed and monitored by a consultant endocrinologist.

Department Lead

Led by Dr. Muhammad Masoud Alam, Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist.

MBBS, MRCP (Endocrine), FRCP (Glasgow), FRCP (Edinburgh)

Consultant physician and endocrinologist with special interest in functional and longevity medicine.

Focus
Diabetes · Endocrinology · Functional and Longevity Medicine
Experience
20+ years
Languages
English
Based at
Lifecore Abu Dhabi
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Dr Muhammad Masoud Alam, Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist at Lifecore

Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist

Dr Muhammad Masoud Alam

The Lifecore Difference

Endocrinology care at Lifecore is comprehensive and built around each patient's health journey with a precision medicine approach. We take time to understand your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, metabolic health, and long-term goals, so your care plan is designed around you, not just your test results.

Led by a UK-trained consultant physician and endocrinologist with a specialist interest in functional and longevity medicine, our approach connects hormone health with diabetes care, weight management, thyroid disorders, metabolic optimisation, and overall wellbeing through a multidisciplinary team approach.

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Frequently asked

Questions about endocrinology.

A few of the questions our guests ask most often. If you would like to explore something specific, our endocrinology team is happy to talk it through with you.

  • Anyone with thyroid, metabolic, adrenal or sex-hormone symptoms, and those wanting precise hormone optimisation as part of a long-term plan.

  • When prescribed and monitored by a specialist, hormone therapy can be very safe. Risks and benefits are reviewed in detail before any plan is started.

  • Yes. Our team offers comprehensive, evidence-based care across perimenopause and menopause, integrating bone, cardiovascular and metabolic health.

  • Yes. CGM is offered where it adds clinical value, and the data informs both your endocrine and nutrition plan.

  • Most clients are reviewed every three to six months once stable, with closer follow-up during initiation or adjustment of therapy.

Hormones in balance, written for the long run.

At Lifecore, every endocrine plan begins with a clear question and ends with a clear path. We do not treat hormones in isolation. We treat the person.

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