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We offer individual and group classes certified by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). These classes are covered by Medicare and most private insurance companies. https://www.wacodiabetes.com/education/just-for-kids-s3yeb-zsxkj monthly 0.5 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a78e82ee9dcd52a481b79b/1755811466098-DTKA30W4XUGPCMR43SN7/salad-1672505_1280.jpg Education - Weight Management Obesity is a disease that affects nearly one-third of the adult American population. Today, nearly 65% of adult Americans are categorized as being overweight or obese. At the Diabetes & Endocrine Center, we are working to lower these numbers. Dr. Amar and her team have extensive experience helping patients achieve their weight loss goals, beginning with advanced basal metabolic rate testing that precisely determines your calorie needs. At DEC, we are pleased to offer Nutritional Education to teach you… how food is utilized by the body. what causes fat storage. how the body utilizes stored fat. how to control appetite. how to reduce cravings. how to improve energy levels. how to maintain weight loss. 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Some commonly lab tests include: Hemoglobin A1c Urine albumin 24-hour urine collection Metabolic panels Thyroid panels Adrenal testing Pituitary testing ACTH Stimulation Test CRH Stimulation Test Dexamethasone Suppression Test Oral Glucose Tolerance Test https://www.wacodiabetes.com/about-us daily 0.75 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a78e82ee9dcd52a481b79b/1755811459173-XSQ4TG6Y0R3NNA6O5EVJ/A60A9230.png ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a78e82ee9dcd52a481b79b/1755811459176-P6M8LXTZ0CB0N7OCUVCP/A60A9343.JPG ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a78e82ee9dcd52a481b79b/1755811459179-DUN6RSUHV3L6DCOSW0CI/A60A9491.JPG ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a78e82ee9dcd52a481b79b/1755811459183-V0PMSAV7R8BK2P5L2H2Z/A60A9320.JPG ABOUT US https://www.wacodiabetes.com/insurance daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.wacodiabetes.com/just-for-kids daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.wacodiabetes.com/financial-policy daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.wacodiabetes.com/allergies daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.wacodiabetes.com/testing daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.wacodiabetes.com/patients daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a78e82ee9dcd52a481b79b/1755811461481-9VCK7WTXI9ZMC1RPZP88/EMP00146.jpg PATIENTS - Patient Information The Diabetes & Endocrine Center is committed to being a patient-centered practice that offers the highest quality care. We employ bilingual staff members and offer flexible, extended hours for patient convenience. https://www.wacodiabetes.com/referrals daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.wacodiabetes.com/ronda-hanley daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a78e82ee9dcd52a481b79b/1755811462248-MW7NPVOXR9PA11FV9HMW/A60A9320.JPG Ronda Hanley - N.J. Amar, MD N. J. Amar, M.D. is board certified by both The American Board of Pediatrics and The American Board of Allergy & Immunology. He completed medical school and pediatric residency training in India. After a few years of practice in India, he completed pediatric residency training at Downstate Medical School in New York. He went on to complete a fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at Rutgers Medical School. Dr. Amar has excelled throughout his education and career. He was a top graduate of his medical school and residency classes. For these notable achievements, Dr. Amar was awarded three gold medals, the highest medical honor bestowed to Indian physicians. As a dedicated physician and clinical researcher, he has been named one of the Best Doctors in America and included in the prestigious list of America’s Top Physicians. Dr. Amar has been practicing in Waco since 1982. He practiced as a solo practitioner for many years before welcoming two well-qualified associates who share his philosophy of treating patients with compassion, respect, and fairness. In 1997, he started the research center for the advancement of treatments in his specialty and has conducted multiple trials and authored or co-authored a number of papers. https://www.wacodiabetes.com/theresa-haddox daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a78e82ee9dcd52a481b79b/1755811462947-RQSXMCT3WR0H1ACZFWM6/A60A9343.JPG Theresa Haddox - N.J. Amar, MD N. J. Amar, M.D. is board certified by both The American Board of Pediatrics and The American Board of Allergy & Immunology. He completed medical school and pediatric residency training in India. After a few years of practice in India, he completed pediatric residency training at Downstate Medical School in New York. He went on to complete a fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at Rutgers Medical School. Dr. Amar has excelled throughout his education and career. He was a top graduate of his medical school and residency classes. For these notable achievements, Dr. Amar was awarded three gold medals, the highest medical honor bestowed to Indian physicians. As a dedicated physician and clinical researcher, he has been named one of the Best Doctors in America and included in the prestigious list of America’s Top Physicians. Dr. Amar has been practicing in Waco since 1982. He practiced as a solo practitioner for many years before welcoming two well-qualified associates who share his philosophy of treating patients with compassion, respect, and fairness. In 1997, he started the research center for the advancement of treatments in his specialty and has conducted multiple trials and authored or co-authored a number of papers. https://www.wacodiabetes.com/patient-portal daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.wacodiabetes.com/meera-amar-md daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a78e82ee9dcd52a481b79b/1755811463807-E6BMHFT21LVX6O9ACEJO/A60A9230.JPG Meera Amar, M.D. - N.J. Amar, MD N. J. Amar, M.D. is board certified by both The American Board of Pediatrics and The American Board of Allergy & Immunology. He completed medical school and pediatric residency training in India. After a few years of practice in India, he completed pediatric residency training at Downstate Medical School in New York. He went on to complete a fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at Rutgers Medical School. Dr. Amar has excelled throughout his education and career. He was a top graduate of his medical school and residency classes. For these notable achievements, Dr. Amar was awarded three gold medals, the highest medical honor bestowed to Indian physicians. As a dedicated physician and clinical researcher, he has been named one of the Best Doctors in America and included in the prestigious list of America’s Top Physicians. Dr. Amar has been practicing in Waco since 1982. He practiced as a solo practitioner for many years before welcoming two well-qualified associates who share his philosophy of treating patients with compassion, respect, and fairness. 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Dr. Amar, along with her well-trained Nurse Practitioner and experienced dietitians, pride themselves on providing high-quality specialty care. https://www.wacodiabetes.com/asthma daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.wacodiabetes.com/lisa-hoelscher daily 0.75 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a78e82ee9dcd52a481b79b/1755811467210-SPO5K0TZOO8XEOQOM4RH/A60A9491.JPG Lisa Hoelscher - N.J. Amar, MD N. J. Amar, M.D. is board certified by both The American Board of Pediatrics and The American Board of Allergy & Immunology. He completed medical school and pediatric residency training in India. After a few years of practice in India, he completed pediatric residency training at Downstate Medical School in New York. He went on to complete a fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at Rutgers Medical School. Dr. Amar has excelled throughout his education and career. He was a top graduate of his medical school and residency classes. 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