Metabolism
How the body uses energy changes with age, activity level and general health — and it differs from person to person.

Start with a personalised assessment and laboratory tests. Our doctors look at metabolism, hormonal background and lifestyle — and help you find out whether a weight management programme is right for you.
Many factors can influence body weight, and they are different for each person. A medical assessment helps to understand what may be relevant in your case before choosing an approach.
How the body uses energy changes with age, activity level and general health — and it differs from person to person.
Thyroid function and insulin sensitivity are among the factors laboratory tests can help to assess.
Short nights, long working days and stress can affect appetite, energy and daily routine.
Office hours, driving everywhere and a hot summer that keeps activity indoors make steady habits harder.
Every recommendation is based on a consultation and your test results — not on a one-size-fits-all diet.
A consultation with a doctor about your health history, goals, nutrition, sleep and daily routine.
If needed, the doctor recommends a check-up — for example thyroid function, glucose and insulin markers or a lipid profile.
The doctor explains your results and discusses which options may suit you — and which may not.
If a programme is appropriate, it is built around your results and goals, with follow-up visits to review progress.
Results differ from person to person. A doctor will discuss realistic goals with you during the consultation.
The doctor recommends which consultation, tests or programme make sense for you. Ask about any of them in the form below.
A consultation about weight, metabolism and hormonal health with the clinic's endocrinologist.
Ask about thisA minimal set of tests to assess thyroid function and insulin sensitivity.
Ask about thisA metabolic and hormonal check-up before starting a weight management programme.
Ask about thisAssessment of hormonal and metabolic markers before a weight loss programme.
Ask about thisAn extended panel of 20 metabolic, hormonal and biochemical indicators.
Ask about thisLipid profile, fasting glucose, HbA1c, insulin, hs-CRP and adiponectin.
Ask about thisA genetic test on how your body responds to nutrition and physical activity — to support a personal eating and movement plan.
Ask about thisDoctor-led programmes with endocrinologist supervision, laboratory diagnostics and body composition analysis (bioimpedance). The content is decided by the doctor after an assessment.
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Board-certified endocrinologist and general practitioner with a focus on preventive and personalised medicine.
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General practitioner focused on diagnostics, prevention and comprehensive patient care.
View profileRefresh Clinic Abu Dhabi is licensed by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Consultations take place at the clinic in Falcon Tower, Al Hisn.
The doctor discusses your health history, goals and daily routine, reviews any recent test results you bring and suggests next steps — usually starting with laboratory diagnostics.
The doctor decides which tests are relevant after the consultation. Laboratory results help to base any programme on your own data rather than on a generic plan.
Yes. Bring recent results and medical documents — the doctor will review them and tell you whether additional tests are needed.
It depends on your goals and results and is agreed with the doctor. Follow-up visits are planned to review progress and adjust the plan.
The cost depends on the consultation, tests and programme the doctor recommends. Our team will confirm current prices when you book.
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