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Update on Diabetes & Covid-19 studies show the impact of diabetes control on COVID-19 outcomes
Posted on July 9, 2020Coronavirus and Diabetes: Are We Really More at Risk? Dr. Edelman addresses concerns about coronavirus and diabetes at TCOYD.org.
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CardioVisual
Posted on June 12, 2020New! Go to CardioVisual to see educational videos about diabetes from some of your physicians at TD&E.
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Update on Diabetes and Covid-19 Studies show the impact of diabetes control on Covid 19 outcomes
Posted on May 28, 2020Two studies, one from China and one from England, offer similar messages to people with diabetes. The first study, from Hubei Province, China, evaluated nearly 1000 patients with Covid 19 and pre-existing diabetes (published in Cell Metabolism). The patients who were better controlled upon entry to the hospital (average A1c 7.3%) had a significantly higher […]
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Austin TypeOneNation Summit
Posted on February 25, 2020Dr. Tira Chaicha-Brom, MD ECNU, of Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology, has joined a panel of experts who will be discussing Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and pregnancy at the upcoming Austin TypeOneNation Summit on Sunday, March 1, 2020. This educational conference is a great opportunity for those living with T1D, parents, caregivers, siblings and anyone interested […]
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Diabetes
Posted on November 13, 2019When a diagnosis of Diabetes is given it can be scary and overwhelming for most people. At Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology we are here to help you navigate a path to achieving a healthier life. We will work alongside you and your family members to gain a better understanding of both the disease as well […]
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POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Posted on October 8, 2019Do you have irregular periods? There are several reasons for missing periods, but one of the most common reasons is PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome. Symptoms of PCOS include: Missing periods (usually having less than 9 periods per year) Excess testosterone on blood work or on exam (excess hair growth, acne) Ovarian cysts PCOS is a diagnosis of […]
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Obesity
Posted on September 9, 2019Obesity (defined as a body mass index (BMI) >30kg/m2) is a chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence in adults, adolescents, and children and is now considered to be a global epidemic. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 2016 showed the prevalence of obesity in the United States to be 39.6% (37.9% in […]
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Advanced Lipid Tests
Posted on August 15, 2019Fish Oil (Omega 3 fatty acids has been touted as a having heart and vascular protective effects for many years. In 2018, a number of large clinical studies including studies in people with diabetes showed that fish oil had little to no effect in reducing cardiovascular events. This was quite disappointing to doctors and patients […]
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What is the pituitary?
Posted on July 23, 2019The pituitary is a hormone-producing gland that sits just beneath the base of the brain. It is very small – only about the size of a pea. The pituitary gland has two parts. The front portion of the gland makes hormones that affect the breasts, adrenals, thyroid, ovaries and testes, as well as several other […]
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