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Heart Disease and the T2D Connection

Posted on January 8, 2024

People with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or suffer a stroke than non-diabetics.  In fact, the American Heart Association recently issued its  Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics for 2023 which found that one in three adults in the U.S. have three or more risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and/or kidney disease. This […]

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hormone therapy for thyroid disease in seniors

Dr. Jean Chen on Over Treating the Thyroid and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Posted on January 2, 2024

The thyroid  is a small gland at the front of your neck that produces hormones which help control several different organ systems. If it’s either underactive (hypothyroidism), or overactive (hyperthyroidism), it could cause serious health issues such as weight changes, fatigue, anxiety/depression, or osteoporosis and may require medication to help better regulate it.  New research shows though that some hormone […]

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Texas Diabetes Super Doctors

Texas Diabetes Endocrinologists Named to Texas Monthly Super Doctors 2023 List

Posted on December 12, 2023

It is an honor to recognize Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology physicians that have once again been included on the Super Doctors and Super Doctors Rising Stars list for 2023, published in Texas Monthly magazine.  Each year, MSP Communications honors approximately 5 percent of physicians from across the state as Super Doctors based on evaluation of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Doctors […]

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type 2 diabetes awareness

New research shows Type 2 diabetes affects how long you live 

Posted on November 18, 2023

More than 37 million US adults have diabetes, and Texas has a higher rate of residents living with the condition (11.1 percent) when compared to the national average of 8.5 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, we are sharing the latest diabetes research and offering solutions for patients […]

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