At the Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology, Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA, is known not only for her clinical expertise but for her fierce advocacy on behalf of patients struggling with weight. And one issue, she says, continues to frustrate her deeply.
“I would like to talk to you about a major pet peeve of mine,” she says. “I see a lot of obesity. I deal with a lot of weight management—and the thing that I hate the most is when someone comes in for their first visit and they’re very upset because a doctor or nurse practitioner or somebody in their life said, ‘Well, you need to eat less and exercise more.’ And then they leave the room.”
Oversimplified advice is not just unhelpful—it’s harmful
No plan. No context. No roadmap.
For Dr. VanDyke, this kind of oversimplified advice is not just unhelpful—it’s harmful.
“People get so easily overwhelmed because it’s such a huge scope of care,” she explains. “There are so many moving parts. It’s really tough to be an expert at all of it.”
And even when patients try to follow that vague advice, they often hit frustrating plateaus, cycles of regaining weight, and emotional burnout.
“Not all weight loss is linear,” she says. “Sometimes you lose a little bit, then plateau or regain—and then maybe lose some more. It’s very frustrating, and they don’t know what to do.”
That’s why Dr. VanDyke and her team at Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology have built a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to weight management—one that mirrors the structure and depth of care found in diabetes and cardiovascular disease treatment.
“We don’t just say, ‘Eat less cholesterol and have fewer heart attacks,’ or ‘Eat less sugar and have less diabetes,’” she explains. “No. There are tons of moving parts, and there’s a reason why there are specialties dedicated to just this problem.”
Her message to patients? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And you don’t need to navigate this alone.
Beyond diet talk: Dr. VanDyke’s comprehensive approach to obesity and metabolic health
At Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology, every patient receives a personalized, science-based plan that includes lifestyle strategies, metabolic assessment, medication (if needed), and long-term support.
Because managing weight isn’t about willpower. It’s about having the right tools—and the right team—on your side.
At the Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology (AIDENDO), weight management is not an afterthought—it is a cornerstone of our endocrine care strategy. Under the leadership of Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA, our approach reframes obesity as a complex, multifactorial medical condition requiring individualized care, evidence-based interventions, and sustained engagement—not simplistic advice to “eat less and move more.”
Each weight management plan begins with a comprehensive metabolic assessment, including advanced labs to identify hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and inflammatory markers, paired with a full review of medication history and lifestyle risk factors. This integrative intake allows us to treat the person, not just the weight, accounting for drivers like hypothyroidism, PCOS, sleep apnea, stress-related cortisol elevations, and medication-induced weight gain.
From there, patients enter a guided pathway that may include:
- Medical therapy tailored to their physiology—including FDA-approved GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, and new-generation metabolic agents.
- Behavioral coaching rooted in lifestyle medicine, focused on reshaping sleep, stress, movement, and nutritional habits in a sustainable manner.
- Ongoing data-driven monitoring using connected devices like Bluetooth-enabled scales and continuous glucose monitors, feeding directly into our proprietary platform DiaDirect, which alerts the care team in real time.
- Bi-weekly or monthly clinical follow-ups, gradually extending as the patient stabilizes, with an emphasis on patient empowerment and education at every stage.
- In-house coordination with bariatric surgery, nephrology, wound care, and nutrition for patients with complex metabolic needs, creating a seamless and trusted clinical ecosystem.
What truly sets AIDENDO apart is its commitment to time-intensive, non-rushed care. In contrast to traditional practices with 7–10 minute visits, our new patient appointments average 45–60 minutes, and our returning visits are designed to allow for full discussion, goal setting, and problem solving. We hear from patients daily that “no one has ever explained my condition to me this way before.” That’s not accidental—it’s our standard.
Dr. VanDyke’s leadership in endocrinology, including her early adoption of thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and her direct-care model offering faster appointment access, ensures that our patients are not waiting months to receive care for time-sensitive issues like uncontrolled diabetes or rapid weight gain. In fact, while most clinics book out 2–6 months, AIDENDO often sees new patients within 2 weeks.
At AIDENDO, managing weight isn’t about willpower. It’s about leveraging the full power of modern endocrinology—clinical science, connected technologies, and personalized care—to restore control and confidence.
If you’re ready to stop feeling dismissed and start feeling heard, empowered, and clinically supported, we invite you to experience the AIDENDO difference.
Now available virtually in more states than ever
You don’t have to live in Mansfield, Texas, to access the kind of care that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA—board-certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine—offers a refreshingly different experience for patients facing diabetes, menopause, and metabolic challenges. With her background in osteopathic medicine and national recognition as a leader in cutting-edge therapies like radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and continuous glucose monitoring, Dr. VanDyke believes in getting to the root of the issue, not rushing through checklists.
From empathetic communication to evidence-based medicine, every visit is designed to educate, empower, and equip you for real, lasting progress. Now, that level of care is expanding beyond Mansfield. Through secure, convenient telehealth visits, patients across Oklahoma, Colorado, Washington, Texas, California and New Mexico can now receive expert-level endocrinology care—without long wait times or impersonal visits.
Coming soon: Oregon.
Because good medicine isn’t just about access. It’s about listening, explaining, and treating with integrity.
Wherever you are, expert endocrine care is only a click away.