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News Releases | October 15, 2014

15th Annual Benefit Raises More Than $370,000 for Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Almost 200 guests came together to support Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, raising in excess of $370,000 for diabetes research, education and care.
Scripps in the News | September 30, 2014

Diabetes and Heart Disease Risks You Shouldn’t Ignore

If you have diabetes, you have double the risk of serious heart problems. Here's what you need to know to lower your risk.
Dr. Daniel Einhorn, medical director of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute shared his views with MedPageToday.com on a study about if diabetics are more likely to fall on stairs.
Scripps in the News | September 21, 2014

Are Diabetes Patients at Risk of Falling Down Stairs?

Dr. Daniel Einhorn at Scripps discusses new study that suggests people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy are likely to sway more when climbing stairs.
A new Swedish study suggests that people eating high-fat dairy products are at significantly lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Scripps in the News | September 21, 2014

Can Dairy Help Lower Diabetes Risk?

Dr. Daniel Einhorn at Scripps discusses new study that suggests eating high-fat dairy products are at significantly lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Scripps in the News | September 16, 2014

Prediabetes and Cancer: Is There a Link?

Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas at Scripps discusses study that suggests Americans who have prediabetes are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes and cancer.
For tips on gestational diabetes, read Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas blog posted on Everyday Health — Diabetes During Pregnancy: A Warning Sign for Type 2.
Scripps in the News | August 24, 2014

Diabetes During Pregnancy: A Warning Sign for Type 2

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among pregnant women. Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas offers tips to reduce your risk of gestational diabetes.
Scripps Health in San Diego invested $355 million into community benefit programs in 2013 including uncompensated care, graduate medical education and medical research.
News Releases | July 28, 2014

Scripps Invests $355 Million into Community Benefit Programs

Scripps Health invested $355 million into community benefit programs that served some of the neediest populations in San Diego County during fiscal year 2013.
In her recent posting to the Type 2 diabetes blog by Everyday Health, Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas addresses the benefits of using a continuous glucose monitoring system.
Scripps in the News | July 28, 2014

Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Around-the-Clock Diabetes Management

Dr. Philis-Tsimikas explains the benefits of using a continuous glucose monitoring system to maintain accurate blood sugar readings for people with diabetes.
Dr. Daniel Einhorn, of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, recently weighed in on recent studies for the advancement of diabetes treatment.
Scripps in the News | July 24, 2014

Scripps Expert Weighs in on Diabetes Studies

Scripps endocrinologist Daniel Einhorn, MD, weighs in on two recent diabetes studies regarding insulin and new diabetes therapies.
Project Dulce (dulce means sweet in Spanish) is a 16-year-old community-based program developed by Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute.
Scripps in the News | July 24, 2014

Peer Supporters are Becoming a Front Line Force Against Diabetes

Scripps endocrinologist Athena Philis-Tsimikas discusses the success of Project Dulce peer educators to help patients control their diabetes.