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Diabetes and Endocrinology

July 09, 2024

Wondering what an A1C test is? Get all the details about the test, including what it measures, how it’s performed, and its importance in managing diabetes.

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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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Revolutionary Diabetes Treatments Developed at Texas Diabetes Institute

May 23, 2024

Dr. Ralph DeFronzo is a pioneer in diabetes research and medication development at Texas Diabetes Institute in San Antonio. Learn how he has changed the lives of patients in South Texas and across the world with his discoveries.

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How to Prevent Diabetes-Related Complications and Risks

March 26, 2024

The key to avoiding diabetes-related complications is managing your blood sugar by eating well, exercising, taking insulin or other medication and lowering your stress levels.

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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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How the Bionic Pancreas Helps to Better Manage Diabetes

March 19, 2024

Read how the new bionic pancreas helped one young patient with Type 1 diabetes better manage his condition.

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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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