Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology
A patient’s raw, honest account of losing 53 pounds, dropping his A1C to prediabetic levels, and going from size 42 pants to size 32—all through lifestyle alone. When Larry Blomquist, 69, walked into our clinic in the spring of 2025, he had just survived what cardiologists call a “widowmaker” heart attack—a complete blockage of the […]
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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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
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Insights from Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, Board-Certified Endocrinologist Diabetes doesn’t have to mean limitation or fear. With the right knowledge, resources, and a passionate care team behind you, it’s possible to not just manage this condition, but truly thrive. “We’re talking about thriving, not just treating diabetes. With modern advances in therapy, we’re very much talking
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When I founded the Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology (AIDENDO) in early 2021, my goal was to redefine how we care for people with diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, and hormone care in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. From the beginning, it was about more than labs and prescriptions. It was about listening, educating, and empowering
If you’ve ever wondered whether bariatric surgery can truly reverse diabetes, you’re not alone. Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, board-certified endocrinologist and founder of the Advanced Institute for Diabetes and Endocrinology (AIDENDO), sat down with Dr. Elizabeth Hooper—a highly trained metabolic surgeon at DFW Bariatrics—to unpack what the research says, what patients experience, and why surgery might
Bobby Lee, a 69-year-old from Midlothian, Texas, has been living with type 2 diabetes for nearly 30 years. Throughout his journey, he has faced the challenges that come with managing a chronic condition, but his recent experience at Advanced Endocrinology has been nothing short of transformative. Bobby first visited Advanced Endocrinology four and a half
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At the Advanced Institute of Endocrinology in Dallas, led by Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, a holistic approach to health is not just a philosophy but a practice. Specializing in diabetes management, Dr. VanDyke and her team offer comprehensive programs that go beyond traditional treatment, focusing on overall wellness and sustainable lifestyle changes. A testament to their
Discover the Secrets of the Ominous Octet Diabetes is like a puzzle with many pieces, and to solve it effectively, we need to understand all the parts that contribute to the disease. One useful way to look at diabetes is through the lens of the “Ominous Octet”—a term that describes the eight key processes in
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Understanding Rising Insurance Costs and Their Impact Insurance in the United States is a for-profit industry, make no mistake. And they’re quite good at it. As we have previously mentioned, they continue to turn record profits, quarter over quarter, year over year. How do they do that? They simultaneously continually increase monthly premiums, increase deductibles
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