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News Releases | May 12, 2017

Scripps Health Cuts Ribbon on New Woltman Diabetes Center

Political and business officials joined Scripps Health leaders to cut the ribbon on the Woltman Family Diabetes Care and Prevention Center in Chula Vista.
Scripps in the News | May 8, 2017

PBS NewsHour Features Scripps Project Dulce Diabetes Program

The PBS program "NewsHour" recently aired a lengthy report about ground-breaking efforts by the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute to improve diabetes care.
Scripps in the News | March 29, 2017

Union-Tribune Reports Experimental Diabetes Drug Shows Promise

Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas and a patient with diabetes
An experimental drug shows potential for improving blood sugar control with type 2 diabetes, said Scripps diabetes expert Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD.
Scripps in the News | March 16, 2017

Scripps Expert Explores Heart Disease Risk and Diabetes

Stethoscope on top of white lab coat, symbolizing heart health.
The latest Everyday Health blog post from Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, takes a look at how heart diseases and diabetes are related.
Scripps in the News | February 21, 2017

Scripps Expert Quoted in Article About Diabetes Drug Development

A prescription medicine bottle spills pills on a counter.
After a decade of treatment innovation in the world of diabetes, new drug development has slowed to a trickle, according to a recent article by STAT News.
Scripps in the News | December 6, 2016

Diabetes Expert Offers Holiday Tips

Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas and a patient with diabetes
The holidays can be overwhelming in many ways, and that can be especially true for people managing type 2 diabetes.
Scripps in the News | November 14, 2016

Scripps Diabetes Expert Offers Food Advice for the Fall

A family enjoying a healthy meal together.
A recent EverydayHealth.com column by Scripps endocrinologist Athena Philis-Tsimikas explores food swaps for a diabetes-friendly menu.
Scripps in the News | November 8, 2016

Scripps MD Discusses Myths about Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2-diabetes, Scripps Health, San Diego
A recent article about 17 myths about Type 2 diabetes feature insight from Scripps endocrinologist Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD.
Scripps in the News | November 6, 2016

Media Cover NIH Grant Awarded to Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Dulce Digital is a new text message program, which may help patients control their diabetes.
The $2.9 million grant will fund an innovative clinical trial using mHealth technology and text messaging with high-risk Hispanic patients.
News Releases | October 19, 2016

Scripps Awarded $2.9 Million NIH Grant to Study Text Messaging

Dulce Digital study sends text reminders to diabetic patients.
Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute has received a five-year, $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study text messaging.