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Alberto Chavez Velazquez, MD

What to Know about Diabetes Clinical Trials

June 12, 2024

By volunteering for a diabetes clinical trial, you play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of human diseases and developing innovative treatments.

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Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes

March 26, 2024

Wondering whether you’re at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes? Here’s what you should know about risk factors and how to lower your risk.

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The Difference Between Ozempic, Wegovy & Rybelsus

January 23, 2024

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, is a popular medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes or obesity and can help patients lose weight, but it is not recommended for everyone.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

January 03, 2024

Retinopathy, or a loss of clear vision, can happen without diabetes, but diabetes greatly increases your risk of developing the condition and is the leading cause of blindness.

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Diabetes: John's Story

November 10, 2022

With the help of the Fitness Center at Texas Diabetes Institute, John lost 67 pounds and is now living diabetes medication-free.

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Take Action to Prevent Diabetes

February 12, 2020

The American Diabetes Association recommends prediabetics take action to avoid developing type 2 diabetes.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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Congenital Heart Disease: Domenico’s Patient Story

Baby Domenico was born with a congenital heart disease and underwent surgery shortly after birth, but today he is happy and healthy.

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TAVR: Rufino's Patient Story

Rufino Salinas suspected that he had a heart attack when he had chest pain that wouldn’t go away. The heart team at University Health recommended a treatment plan that included the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure.

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