Diabetes

“I have been reading a lot about diabetes and I am so confused and overwhelmed.” Yes. When you are new to diabetes it is a verbal onslaught. We spend about an hour with a new diabetes consultation, and even with that much time people leave a little glazed over, because there is so much to

How Fast You Eat Matters as Much as What You Eat Here’s something most people never think about: you can eat the exact same meal—same ingredients, same calories, same macronutrients, same time of day—and get a completely different blood sugar response depending on one variable. How fast you eat it. It’s not always about what

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

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

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

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

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