Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology - Dr. Lindsey VanDyke

02/20/2026

If your endocrinologist checks your A1C, adjusts your meds, and sends you out the door in 15 minutes, that's not comprehensive diabetes care. That's the bare minimum.
At my practice, new patients get about an hour. Not because we're slow, because we follow the American Diabetes Association's actual standards of practice. That means we're looking at your eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, bone health, everything diabetes touches. Every visit.
That's the difference between direct care and the insurance-based model most people are stuck in.

If you're tired of feeling like a number, we're now seeing patients in-person in DFW and via telehealth in TX, CA, CO, OR, WA, OK, and NM. And we can usually get you in within two weeks.

📲 Link in bio to book your consultation.

02/19/2026

"How much does thyroid RFA cost?"
It's one of the first things patients ask me, and I love that question. Because unlike traditional surgery, the answer is actually straightforward.
Here's how we do it at AIDENDO:
We bundle everything into one transparent quote. That means:
✅ Your initial consultation
✅ The RFA treatment itself
✅ Your one-week follow-up
✅ Your three-month follow-up
All included. No surprise bills. No wondering what your insurance deductible is going to do to you.
Now, every patient is different. Your cost depends on two things:

How large your nodule is
How many nodules need to be treated

For larger nodules (over about 3–3.5 cm), we may need more than one session to treat the full nodule safely. We space those sessions out to give your body time to recover and let the nodule shrink between treatments.
That affects the total cost and timeline, but we walk you through all of it BEFORE you commit to anything.
No guessing. No googling. No sticker shock.
Just a clear plan built around YOUR case.
Curious what your RFA would look like?
📞 Call or text us at 817-380-4880
🌐 aidendo.com
📍 DFW in-person
🖥️ Telehealth consults available: TX | CA | CO | OR | WA | OK | NM
We'll review your case and tell you exactly what it'll take. 💡
📌 Save this for someone with thyroid nodules who's been told surgery is the only option.

02/18/2026

The world of Diabetes Tech keeps getting cooler!

Portal Diabetes' implantable insulin pump moves forward as two patients receive its investigational Portal Insulin in the intraperitoneal cavity.

02/18/2026

Direct care isn't for everyone, and I'll be the first to tell you that.
But if you're waiting months to see a specialist only to get rushed out in 7 minutes with half your questions unanswered? We need to talk.
Direct care is for people who want real time with their doctor, transparent pricing, no runaround, and an actual plan to get better.
If that sounds like you,call us.
🩺 Dr. VanDyke | Board-Certified Endocrinologist
📍 In-person: DFW
🖥️ Telehealth: TX | CA | CO | OR | WA | OK | NM
⏱️ New patients seen within 2 weeks, not months

💰 $400 new patient (60 min) | $275 follow-up (45 min)
📞 817-380-4880
👉 aidendo.com
📲 Link in bio to book.

02/18/2026

Nobody's going to like hearing this but I'm saying it anyway.
That protein bar you just ate? Ultra-processed.
That energy drink getting you through the afternoon? Ultra-processed.
That "healthy" frozen meal you had for dinner? Ultra-processed.
Over HALF of what most 20-somethings eat falls into this category. And no — I'm not talking about McDonald's. I'm talking about the stuff you think is helping you.

Here's what's actually happening in your body every time:
Your blood sugar spikes. Your hunger hormones go haywire. Your body gets the signal to STORE fat instead of burn it. And then you crash. Hard.
So you grab another bar. Another coffee. Another "healthy" snack.
And the cycle repeats.

That's not a discipline problem. That's a chemistry problem.
I see it constantly in my patients in their 20s and 30s. They walk in exhausted, frustrated, doing "all the right things" — and their labs tell a completely different story.
The thing is… you grew up on this stuff. We all did. Lunchables. Capri Suns. Granola bars that were basically candy. And somehow the adult versions just got better packaging. 🫠
I'm not blaming you. But I am telling you: your body is keeping score.
Tag someone who lives off protein bars and energy drinks. They need this. 👇

🩺 I'm Dr. VanDyke, board-certified endocrinologist. I help people figure out why they feel exhausted even when they're "doing everything right."

📲 Text us: 817-380-4880
🖥️ Telehealth: CA | TX | CO | WA | OR | OK | NM
⏱️ Seen in 2 weeks. Not 6 months.
👉 aidendo.com

02/17/2026

"You need surgery." That used to be the only answer for thyroid nodules. Not anymore.
One of the most common questions I get from patients is: "Is radiofrequency ablation worth the investment?"

Here's my honest answer: it depends on what matters to YOU.

But let me break down what I tell my patients every day:
🔪 Traditional thyroid surgery:
→ $10,000–$40,000 (good luck predicting your out-of-pocket)
→ General anesthesia
→ Day surgery + weeks of recovery
→ Thyroid hormone medication for LIFE
→ A scar on your neck
🔥 Radiofrequency ablation (RFA):
→ Fixed cost around $5,000 — no surprise bills
→ No anesthesia
→ A couple hours in the office
→ Back to normal in days, not weeks
→ Pressure relief starts within days
→ You KEEP your thyroid

Same problem. Very different path.
And here's what most people don't know, we've been performing RFAs at AIDENDO since we opened in 2021. We were one of the first practices in the entire DFW Metroplex to offer this.
For my patients who don't want to go under the knife, lose their thyroid, or take medication for the rest of their lives, this has been a game changer.
And yes, we provide a superbill so you can pursue reimbursement from your insurance company. 💡
If you've been told surgery is your only option, it's not. Come talk to me first.

📌 Save this for someone with thyroid nodules who needs to see this.
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🩺 I'm Dr. VanDyke — board-certified endocrinologist and one of the first in DFW to perform thyroid RFA.
📍 In-person: DFW | 🖥️ Telehealth: TX, CA, CO, OR, WA, OK, NM
⏱️ Most new patients seen within 2 weeks
📞 817-380-4880
👉 aidendo.com

02/17/2026

The same exact meal, same calories, same macros, same everything, can give you two completely different glucose responses depending on one thing:
How fast you eat it.
5 minutes? Your glucose shoots up like a roller coaster.
25 minutes? Smooth, steady, controlled.
I see this all the time with my patients. They come in frustrated: "I'm eating all the right things and my numbers still spike!"
And when we dig in, it's not the food. It's the pace.
Trust me, I get it. I learned to eat in 5 minutes flat during residency. Between patients, in the hallway, standing over a counter. Most healthcare workers did. We developed what I call "maladaptive feeding behaviors", and we carried them straight into our everyday lives. 🫠
But here's what I tell every single one of my patients:
You can't always control what's on the plate. Work dinners, weddings, travel, life happens.
But you can ALWAYS control the speed.
Set the fork down. Sip some water. Have a conversation. Give your insulin time to match what's coming in.
Eat like a Parisian. Not like a medical resident.
Your pancreas will thank you.

Swipe through for the full science, and try the 2-day experiment yourself.
Your CGM won't lie. 👀
Save this for someone who eats like they're being timed. ⏱️📌
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🩺 This is the kind of real, practical guidance I give my patients at AIDENDO every single day. Not generic advice. Strategies built around YOUR numbers and YOUR life.
If you've been waiting months to see a specialist — you don't have to.

📍 In-person: DFW | 🖥️ Telehealth: TX, CA, CO, OR, WA, OK, NM
⏱️ Most new patients seen within 2 weeks
📞 817-380-4880
👉 aidendo.com

02/13/2026

"Do you take my insurance?"
We get this question ALL the time. But here's the thing, you're asking the wrong question. 👇
At Advanced Institute, we don't contract with insurance companies. We contract with YOU. That means no rushed 15-minute visits. No insurance company deciding what care you deserve. No garbage in between you and your doctor.
But here's what most people don't realize, your insurance can STILL work for you.

✅ Labs → covered
✅ Imaging → covered
✅ Medications → covered
✅ Devices & equipment → covered
That's exactly why we still ask for your insurance card.

We cut out the middleman on the consultation. We kept the benefits where they actually matter.
This is what Direct Care looks like. And it's why our patients get the kind of attention that the traditional system simply can't offer.
📍 In-person DFW | 🖥️ Telehealth: TX, CA, CO, OR, WA, OK & NM
⏱️ Most patients seen within 2 weeks
💰 $400 new patient (60 min) | $275 follow-up (45 min)
🔗 Link in bio

02/09/2026

Good news for those with medicare!

Telehealth has been extended until the end of 2027!

President Trump signed into law a two-year extension of telehealth services for older adults covered by the Medicare health insurance program.

02/09/2026

“I didn’t even know food was supposed to taste this good.”
For years, he was eating whatever he wanted, high salt, high sugar, and didn’t even realize his taste buds were completely numb.

Then he made a change.
Not extreme. Not deprivation.
Just real food, balanced salt, and intentional care.

And suddenly…
👉 Vegetables actually had flavor
👉 Sugar tasted overwhelmingly sweet
👉 A single potato chip literally burned his tongue from salt

His words say it all:

“I wish I had done this 10 years ago. I might not have had a heart attack. I wouldn’t have been 268 pounds. And I don’t regret this one single day.”

He doesn’t crave sugar anymore.
He doesn’t feel deprived.
And now he’s asking the question many people never stop to consider:
How did ultra-processed food become normal—especially for our kids?

💥 This is what happens when your body finally gets what it needs.
The biggest regret isn’t starting…
it’s not starting sooner.

👉 This level of care is available through AIDENDO, now via telehealth.
✔️ Serving patients in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Oregon
✔️ Most new patients seen in about 2 weeks, not 6 months
✔️ Comprehensive, expert endocrine and metabolic care that treats the why, not just the symptoms

Getting expert care isn’t an expense.
It’s an investment in your health, your future, and your life.

If you’ve been thinking about it, waiting, or putting yourself last,
consider this your sign to pull the trigger.

02/09/2026

Chocolate isn't banned with diabetes. 🍫
But the TYPE you choose changes everything.
I compared two bars—same brand, same serving:
🟤 Milk chocolate (33% cacao): 18g carbs,

02/08/2026

"What can I expect when I come to Advanced Institute?" 👇
I get this question a lot — so let me walk you through it.
Spoiler: it's NOT a rushed 20-minute appointment where you leave with more questions than answers.
It's 60 minutes of real, thorough, comprehensive care.

We review EVERYTHING — your medications, your history, your symptoms, and all the systems that your condition touches. For diabetes alone, we're looking at your eyes, heart, nerves, kidneys, bones, and screening for conditions like fatty liver, sleep apnea, and PCOS that other providers often miss entirely.
Because managing your health means looking at the WHOLE picture — not just one number on a lab report.

This is what you deserve. 🤍
📍 DFW in-person | 🖥️ Telehealth: TX, CA, CO, OR, WA, OK & NM
⏱️ Seen within 2 weeks — not months
🔗 Link in bio