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Dulce Digital is a new text message program, which may help patients control their diabetes.
Scripps in the News | June 17, 2014

Scripps ‘Project Dulce’ Tries New Ways To Manage Diabetes

With diabetes becoming more common, Scripps experts are looking at innovative ways to manage diabetes, including a text messaging program called Dulce Digital.
Dulce Digital study sends text reminders to diabetic patients.
News Releases | June 12, 2014

Text Messages Helpful in Controlling Diabetes

A new Scripps Whittier study shows the potential for improving blood sugar control in Latinos using text messaging as part of the Dulce Digital program.
Diabetes is a growing health problem in the U.S. In San Diego County, additional hospital costs for patients with diabetes run up to $120 million a year. Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute discusses this alarming trend.
Scripps in the News | May 20, 2014

Study Shows Impact of Diabetes on San Diego Health Care Costs

A 2014 UCLA study finds that diabetes is adding significantly to health care costs in California. Scripps experts discuss this alarming trend with KPBS.
Understand what to expect from insulin therapy.
Scripps in the News | May 11, 2014

7 Myths About Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes expert Dr. Philis-Tsimikas clears up some common misconceptions around insulin use. Have you fallen for these insulin myths?
Project Dulce, a diabetes care and education program, received sponsorship from San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU).
News Releases | April 27, 2014

San Diego County Credit Union Partners with Scripps Health Foundation to Sponsor Project Dulce

San Diego County Credit Union has partnered with Scripps Health Foundation to sponsor Project Dulce, a diabetes care and education program.
Scripps in the News | December 8, 2013

RNs Offer Diabetes Support to Underserved Through Project Dulce

Nurse.com recently profiled Scripps nurses about their roles managing care, coaching, and providing support and education in and around San Diego.
News Releases | November 13, 2013

Scripps’ Whittier Friends Top Charts to Benefit Diabetes

Friends of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute joined “all together” to support vital diabetes services in our community at a fun benefit concert.
Patient Stories | June 7, 2010

Man's Sight Saved After Free Screening Catches a Serious Diabetes Complication

National City resident Ricardo Hernandez successfully underwent retinal vitrectomy surgery to correct retinopathy and clinically significant macular edema.
A thoughtful elderly man sits on his bed near a nightstand holding his glasses and candles.
News Releases | July 29, 2007

Type 2 Diabetes and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute has implemented a screening program to determine if patients with type 2 diabetes are at-risk for OSA.