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.

Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect the brain as well as the body, influencing mood, sleep, c...
12/08/2026

Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect the brain as well as the body, influencing mood, sleep, concentration, and overall wellbeing.
The important thing is not to dismiss these changes as something you just have to accept.
If these symptoms are affecting your daily life, it's worth talking to your GP. There are a range of approaches that may help, including lifestyle changes, and for some women, medical treatments may also be appropriate. The right approach depends on your individual symptoms, health, and preferences.
You don't have to navigate this transition alone.


08/08/2026

Calories matter, but they're only part of the story.

The foods those calories come from can influence your blood sugar, appetite, energy levels, and long-term metabolic health in very different ways.

That's why Lifestyle Medicine looks beyond numbers and focuses on the quality of the food we eat.

Did this change the way you think about calories?

Many people tell me they feel frustrated by their sugar cravings.They often assume it's a lack of willpower.But that's n...
05/08/2026

Many people tell me they feel frustrated by their sugar cravings.
They often assume it's a lack of willpower.
But that's not always the case.
A poor night's sleep can affect the hormones that regulate hunger and fullness. It can also increase activity in the brain's reward centres, making sugary and high-calorie foods feel much more appealing the next day.

In other words, your cravings may not simply be a question of self-control. They may be your body's response to not getting the rest it needs.
This doesn't mean every craving is caused by poor sleep, but it's a reminder that our everyday habits are closely connected. Sometimes, improving your sleep is one of the first steps towards improving your eating habits too.
Understanding why your body behaves the way it does can be far more helpful than blaming yourself for it.

03/08/2026

One of the things I enjoy most about Lifestyle Medicine is helping people see the body differently.

Many of the processes that protect our health happen quietly, without us ever noticing. Understanding them can completely change the way we think about everyday habits.

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.

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