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Texas Diabetes Offers Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy

Posted on November 9, 2023

Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology’s team of board-certified endocrinology experts treat common endocrinology issues which are closely associated with the body’s hormonal system.  One of the services we offer patients is gender affirming hormone therapy. In this blog, Dr. Valerie Espinosa explains everything you need to know about the gender affirming hormone therapy we offer in Austin, TX.  What is […]

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weight and insulin resistance

Weight and Insulin Resistance Connection

Posted on October 16, 2023

Insulin resistance is a common condition that is linked with weight gain in many individuals. When our bodies become resistant to insulin, it can result in higher levels of glucose in the blood, and cause the body to store energy rather than burn fat. Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider Brandy Wellmon, PA-C shares her knowledge […]

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sleep and diabetes

Sleep and Diabetes: Wake up to why Sleep Matters 

Posted on October 11, 2023

With busier-than-ever schedules, unending distractions and rising rates of sleep disorders, sleep is a hot topic for just about everyone these days.  However, if you’re living with diabetes or at risk of the condition, the quality and quantity of sleep you get each night play even more significant roles in your health and how you feel. The […]

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extreme thirst, polydipsia, anemia and diabetes

Dr. Srujana Yada for Health Central: How Anemia Can Cause Excess Thirst

Posted on September 25, 2023

There are numerous causes of unexplained increased thirst (polydipsia), including dehydration, anemia, dry mouth, and hypercalcemia. However, it is mostly commonly associated with diabetes.  In a recent Health Central article, endocrinologist Dr. Srujana Yada explains that extreme thirst can be a result of severe anemia because when “blood pressure drops and blood volume decreases, one […]

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