Dr Uzair Shabbir

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Dr Uzair Shabbir is a Specialist GP in Kerry offering GP-led care for lifestyle, weight and metabolic health, including obesity, menopause, men’s health, sleep, stress and long-term wellbeing.

26/07/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I see as a GP...
If I'm not overweight, I must be healthy.
Every week, I meet people with a "normal" weight who have prediabetes, high blood pressure, or fatty liver—and others carrying extra weight with healthier metabolic markers than they expected.
That's why I look beyond the scales.
In this short video, I'll show you how I assess metabolic health and why the number on the scales is only one small piece of the picture.
I'd love to know—what surprised you most?

One of the questions I often ask my patients is:"What's one habit you could realistically improve this week?"Not five ha...
22/07/2026

One of the questions I often ask my patients is:

"What's one habit you could realistically improve this week?"

Not five habits.

Not a complete lifestyle overhaul.

Just one.

Over the years, I've learned that lasting change rarely comes from doing everything at once. It comes from choosing one realistic step and repeating it consistently.

For one person, it might be a 10-minute walk after dinner.

For another, it might be going to bed 30 minutes earlier.

Or simply replacing one sugary drink with water.

These may seem like small changes, but they often become the foundation for much bigger improvements in health.
As a GP, my goal isn't to help you follow the "perfect" plan. It's to help you find a plan that fits your life—because that's the one you're most likely to stick with.

So let me ask you the same question:
What would your one habit be this week?

20/07/2026

Your body follows a 24-hour internal clock called the circadian rhythm. It doesn't just regulate sleep—it also influences how your body processes glucose.

During the day, your body is generally more responsive to insulin. Disrupting this rhythm through irregular sleep, frequent late-night eating, or shift work can make blood sugar regulation more difficult over time.

🧠 Scientific fact: A meta-analysis found that night shift workers have approximately a 9% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than day workers. The American Diabetes Association also recognizes circadian health as an important factor in metabolic health.

Your body clock isn't something you can see—but it's something you can support.

17/07/2026

A healthy habit doesn't have to be complicated.
A simple 10–15 minute walk after a meal can help your body manage blood sugar more effectively.
It's a small habit, but one that can support better metabolic health over time when combined with an active lifestyle.

Tonight, after dinner, set a timer for 10 minutes and go for a comfortable walk.

Have you tried this before? Share your experience in the comments.

12/07/2026

Living with a chronic condition can change the way you think about movement.

Many people with diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, or obesity become less active because they're worried they'll make their condition worse.

It's an understandable concern.

But avoiding movement altogether can lead to weaker muscles, reduced fitness, lower energy, and make everyday activities feel even more challenging.

The key isn't to push through pain or do intense workouts.

It's to find the **right type and amount of movement** for your health, your abilities, and your goals.

For many chronic conditions, appropriate physical activity isn't something to fear—it's an important part of managing the condition and improving quality of life.

You don't have to figure it out on your own.

At our GP-led Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, we help you build a personalised plan that is safe, realistic, and designed around your individual health needs.

Because living with a chronic condition doesn't mean giving up on movement—it means finding the right way to keep moving.

Many people believe they need to spend hours in the gym before exercise is "worth it."The evidence says otherwise.Even s...
07/07/2026

Many people believe they need to spend hours in the gym before exercise is "worth it."

The evidence says otherwise.

Even small increases in physical activity can lower the risk of premature death, especially in middle-aged and older adults.

For the greatest health benefits, the World Health Organization recommends aiming for 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week—that's about 30–45 minutes on most days.

The goal isn't perfection. It's consistency.

A brisk walk after dinner.
Taking the stairs.
Gardening.
Cycling.
Playing with your children or grandchildren.

These all count.

Every step you take is an investment in your future health.

03/07/2026

What if healthcare focused more on preventing illness than simply treating it?

That's the heart of lifestyle medicine.

As the GP Lead for the National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NICP) and a member of the Steering Group for Wellbeing in Healthcare, I am helping drive a shift toward a healthcare system where wellbeing, prevention, and healthy living are at the center of patient care.

Most men don't walk into a clinic saying:"I want to prevent diabetes.""I want to prevent a heart attack.""I want to prev...
26/06/2026

Most men don't walk into a clinic saying:
"I want to prevent diabetes."
"I want to prevent a heart attack."
"I want to prevent high blood pressure."
They usually come when the weight has gone up, energy has gone down, blood tests are abnormal, or symptoms have started affecting daily life.
The truth is that many common health problems develop quietly over years before they become obvious.
High blood pressure, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, and heart disease often don't announce themselves early.
That's why prevention matters.
Small changes in nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other lifestyle habits can have a powerful impact on long-term health.
After years of seeing patients, one thing is clear:
The earlier you act, the more options you have.
Don't wait for symptoms to take your health seriously.
📍 Take the first step toward better health today.
The truth is that many common health problems develop quietly over the years before they become obvious.

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