Anne Becheru – Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology

Exercise in a pill: how Metformin enhances physical activity outcomes

Anne Becheru — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:07:20 +0000

Metformin, a widely prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes, has long been celebrated for its ability to lower blood sugar. But in recent years, a new narrative has emerged—one that positions this humble drug as a metabolic enhancer capable of supporting weight loss, increasing fat burn, and even improving exercise outcomes. According to Dr. Lindsey […]

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I have hypothyroidism. Should I take T3? Here’s what you need to know

Anne Becheru — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:01:50 +0000

If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and are still not feeling like yourself—even though your lab work shows “normal” thyroid levels—you may have wondered: Should I be taking T3? It’s a common question, and for good reason. T3 (triiodothyronine) is the active form of thyroid hormone, and it plays a key role in metabolism, energy, […]

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Medicare Now Covers Thyroid RFA: What This Means for Patients

Anne Becheru — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:18:49 +0000

For years, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for thyroid nodules was a cash-pay procedure, limiting access for many patients. But with Medicare’s approval of CPT codes 60660 and 60661, more patients can now choose this minimally invasive treatment instead of surgery—without the heavy financial burden. “This is a huge win for patients,” says Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, DO, […]

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How a 75-Year-Old Transformed Her Diabetes Management: A Success Story with Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, DO

Anne Becheru — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:02:59 +0000

Managing diabetes can be an exhausting, never-ending cycle—especially for patients who rely on multiple daily injections and still struggle to keep their blood sugar levels in range. But for one 75-year-old patient, technology changed everything. “This patient had been on insulin for years,” says Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, DO, Board-Certified Endocrinologist in Texas. “Despite trying different […]

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Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight? An Endocrinologist Explains

Anne Becheru — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:41:12 +0000

Losing weight is often frustrating. Many people follow strict diets, exercise consistently, and still struggle to see results. Why? Because your body is biologically designed to resist weight loss. “Nature doesn’t want you to lose weight,” explains Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, DO, board-certified endocrinologist based in Texas. “Your body is wired for survival, and any significant […]

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