Damaris Vega, MD

Board Certified Endocrinologist

Dr. Damaris Vega is a board certified Endocrinologist. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico with a BS in General Science and subsequently earned an MD from the Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, PR. During medical school, Dr. Vega served as president of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was selected as her school's representative for the American Association of Medical Colleges. She then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Mineral, and Metabolism at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Vega has been recognized for excellent patient care multiple times by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and received the Patients' Choice Award in 2008, 2009, and 2015. She is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Endocrinologists and is an active member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American Diabetes Association, and the Endocrine Society. Dr. Vega is also the founder and CEO of Houston Endocrinology Center as well as a principal investigator for multiple clinical trials at Juno Research, LLC.

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Co-authored Articles (12)

How to

Reduce TSH Levels

Having high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is an indication of an underactive thyroid, a condition known as hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid does not produce enough of certain hormones your body...

How to

Lower Testosterone Levels

While testosterone is usually seen as a male hormone, everyone produces testosterone to some degree. High testosterone can lead to a lot of uncomfortable symptoms in any sex, including acne, weight gain, and increased ag...

How to Lower Prolactin Levels

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth and regulates metabolism. If you’ve noticed you have a lower sex drive lately, your breasts feel bigger or more sensitive, or you’ve notic...

How to Check if You Have Diabetes at Home

Testing your blood sugar, and other common signs of diabetes Diabetes is a serious medical condition, so you might be worried about it. While it’s best to get a wellness exam from your doctor to catch diabetes early, y...

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Raise Potassium Levels in the Body

Potassium is an important electrolyte that keeps our bodies functioning properly. Potassium helps to conduct electrical charges through the body. When you become deficient in potassium, a medical condition called hypokal...

Can You Measure Insulin at Home? When & How to Test Insulin Levels

Believe it or not, insulin testing is different from traditional blood sugar testing. While blood sugar tests provide your blood sugar levels, insulin tests pinpoint low blood sugar, insulin resistance, along with other...

What You Should Do At Home After Receiving Radioactive Iodine

If you're being treated for hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer, you may be given radioactive iodine or radioiodine. 7 October 2020. With this treatment, it's possible to contaminate others with radiation, even though the ...

How to

Reverse Insulin Resistance

You may assume that a diagnosis of insulin resistance, or prediabetes, means that you have Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Fortunately, it doesn't mean that you're diabetic. It simply means that your blood glucose levels are high...

How to

Lower Blood Sugar

High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is most commonly caused by diabetes, which should be managed and treated carefully under a doctor's supervision. There are, however, a lot of simple actions you can take to reduce your...

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How can I help someone with hyperthyroidism?

If someone you know has hyperthyroidism, you’re probably eager to help, but you might not be sure how. In this video, endocrinologist Damaris Vega shares the number one best thing you can do for someone who is experien...

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What are early warning signs of thyroid problems?

Catching a thyroid problem early allows you to start working with a doctor to get the treatment you need, but what are the early warning signs should you be looking out for? In this video, endocrinologist Damaris Vega ex...

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When should glucagon be administered?

Glucagon can be a literal lifesaver for people with diabetes, but it’s important that it’s administered at the right time and in the right way. If you’re not sure exactly how or when glucagon should be used, don’...