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Is it low blood sugar or anxiety ? 

Posted on December 5, 2024

The body’s response to low blood sugar and its manifestation of anxiety are two separate things, but they are often confused and closely intertwined.  Some common side effects that both low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and anxiety share include sweating, shakiness, irritability, fast or irregular heartbeat, and lightheadedness.  Low blood sugar typically stems from unhealthy eating […]

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How to Ease Holiday Travel with Diabetes 

Posted on November 21, 2024

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the excitement of decorating, gift-giving, family, friends, food and possibly travel. While all of these things are what make the holidays the most special time of the year, they can also cause stress for some – especially those living with diabetes. Holiday food indulgences and travel can […]

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What is Type 1.5 Diabetes? 

Posted on November 5, 2024

While many people are familiar with diabetes and know the difference between Type 1 (T1D) and Type 2 (T2D), there may be less recognition surrounding Type 1.5 diabetes.  Type 1.5 was trending during the summer months when pop star Lance Bass revealed that he was recently diagnosed with it.  At Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology (TD&E), our team […]

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Navigating Life with Type 1 Diabetes and Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed 

Posted on November 4, 2024

An estimated 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. As endocrinology specialists, we are often the first healthcare provider to diagnose a patient with diabetes. This National Diabetes Awareness Month, we asked one of our patients, 57-year-old Connie Chitwood-Vu, to share valuable advice for those newly diagnosed with this challenging condition. Connie has lived with […]

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