Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology
And why I’m doing something about it. Let me tell you something that still makes me mad. California has UCLA. Stanford. Cedars-Sinai. Some of the most elite medical institutions on the planet. And yet? If you need to see an endocrinologist right now, for your thyroid, your diabetes, your hormones, your metabolism — you’re looking
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A Gen Z wake-up call from a board-certified endocrinologist Let me guess. You’re tired. Like, all the time tired. Not the “I stayed up too late” tired — the “I slept 8 hours and still can’t function” tired. You crash hard after lunch. Brain fog hits by 2pm like clockwork. You’re hungry again 30 minutes
You’re in your 20s and you feel like you’re 50. Here’s what’s actually going on. Read More »
Most people try to make healthier choices as they work on improving their blood sugar. I hear it every week in clinic: “Doc, I stopped eating donuts. I switched to a ‘healthy’ breakfast cereal. Why isn’t my blood sugar any better?” It feels unfair — and honestly, it is. Many breakfast foods marketed as “heart
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If you’re in your 40s or 50s and wondering why your body suddenly feels unfamiliar — you’re not imagining it. I’m right there with you. Patients say it every day: “I’m eating the same way.”“I’m still exercising.”“Why am I gaining weight now?” It feels unfair. And honestly? It kind of is. In a recent video
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The holidays are here — and if you live with diabetes, this season can feel like walking into a metabolic obstacle course. Travel.Different schedules.More alcohol.More desserts.Less sleep. But let me say this clearly, as an endocrinologist: ➡️ The holidays are not a metabolic emergency.➡️ You do not need perfect blood sugar to have a successful
Before You Eat This Holiday… What Every Person With Diabetes Should Know Read More »
Hormone balancing” is one of those phrases that immediately raises a red flag for me as an endocrinologist. Not because hormones aren’t important — they are critically important — but because this phrase signals that what follows is usually not grounded in real endocrine science. If someone tells you that you have a vague “hormone
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Reviewed by Lindsey M. VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Mansfield, Texas. The short answer Testosterone itself is not the problem. The dose is. Many pellet programmes push women to blood levels of 250 to 400 ng/dL, which is the range used for female to male gender transition rather than
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At the Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology (AIDENDO), Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA, is dedicated to providing clear, compassionate, and evidence-based guidance to patients managing complex conditions such as obesity. One procedure that has recently come under frequent discussion is panniculectomy, a surgery aimed at removing excess skin and fat from the lower
Why Panniculectomy Isn’t a Weight Loss Miracle, Expert Insights Read More »
Dr. Lindsey Van Dyke here. Let’s cut through the noise and hype surrounding supplements—especially those promising to boost your hormone health, thyroid function, adrenal wellness, and overall vitality. There are thousands of products on the market–it’s a multi BILLION dollar industry! But the truth is, not every supplement is created equal. And unfortunately, many can
Dr. Van Dyke Gets Real About Supplements: What You Need and What You Don’t Read More »
Supplements have become a popular go-to for improving health, boosting energy, and balancing hormones, especially for those navigating complex endocrine or hormone-related conditions. But Dr. Lindsey Van Dyke, a board-certified endocrinologist, stresses that supplements are not a free-for-all. Her clinical experience and research reveal serious risks supplements pose, not only physically but also in compromising
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