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Health and Wellness | April 14, 2021

7 Pedicure Safety Tips for People With Diabetes

Pedicure for people with diabetes must be done carefully to prevent cuts and infections. Our tips for safe foot care at the nail salon.
Health and Wellness | November 25, 2020

Understanding Prediabetes

Find out how to lower your risk of prediabetes, and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, with this helpful advice from a Scripps diabetes expert.
Health and Wellness | November 19, 2020

What Is Diabetes? (video)

Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute explains type 1 and type 2 diabetes, symptoms and who is at risk.
News Releases | October 12, 2020

Scripps Whittier Awarded $3.3 Million to Study Diabetes Distress

A five-year, $3.3 million grant to Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute will focus on emotional distress that can accompany type 1 diabetes.
News Releases | August 27, 2020

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Diabetes in Hospitalized Patients

Hospitalized patients with Type 2 diabetes who wore a wireless device had better blood sugar levels, according to Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute.
News Releases | June 3, 2020

Scripps Health Launches Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Hospitals

Scripps launched an innovative program that uses remote continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) on COVID-19 patients who require regular management of diabetes.
Health and Wellness | August 6, 2019

Are You at Risk for Diabetes?

Learn about prediabetes, which often has no symptoms but can cause lead to type 2 diabetes. Follow our tips to prevent diabetes.
Scripps in the News | May 30, 2019

Scripps Expert Discusses Decline in New Diabetes Cases Despite Rise in Obesity

Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas, an endocrinologist, discusses a decline in diabetes cases on KUSI.
Athena Philis-Tsimika, an endocrinologist, recently discussed a federal study showing a decline in new diabetes cases despite a rise in obesity rates.
Health and Wellness | February 22, 2019

Barley, Asparagus and Strawberry Salad Recipe

A nutritious salad made with barley, fresh strawberries and grilled asparagus is hearty enough to enjoy for lunch or dinner.
People who may be at risk of heart disease or other complications from heart disease will appreciate this healthy salad recipe.
Scripps in the News | January 9, 2019

Scripps Physician Weighs In on Passing of Quincy, Koala with Type 1 Diabetes

Quincy is a koala who has type 1 diabetes and is seen here wearing a continuous glucose monitoring device.
Athena Philis-Tsimikas, a Scripps endocrinologist, discusses the passing of Quincy, a koala who had type 1 diabetes.