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Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, and her team help patients manage their diabetes with innovative tools, support groups and self management classes.
Health and Wellness | August 21, 2024

A Century of Diabetes Care

For 100 years, Scripps has been a leader in diabetes care, advancing programs, including for high-risk, underserved communities.
Continuous glucose monitoring thumbnail featuring Dr. Tsimikas.
Health and Wellness | July 30, 2024

How Do Continuous Glucose Monitors Work? (video/podcast)

Continuous glucose monitors track blood sugar 24/7 without finger pricks. Learn how they work and help you manage your diabetes.
A person outside while the sun is shining and holding their smartphone.
Scripps in the News | March 14, 2024

Scripps Diabetes Expert Weighs in on First Over-the-Counter CGM

The FDA's recent approval of the first continuous glucose monitoring system that doesn’t require a prescription is an “exciting” option for people with...
Photo shows a patient checking their blood sugar level; patient is a diabetes patient and is also dealing with mental health aspects of living with the disease.
Health and Wellness | December 21, 2023

How Does Diabetes Affect Your Mental Health?

Diabetes can also impact your mental health, leading to stress, anxiety and depression. Learn the symptoms and when to seek help.
A physician discusses a diet plan with her prediabetes patient, a Hispanic woman who is smiling because she knows she can prevent type 2 diabetes from occurring.
Health and Wellness | October 12, 2023

Is Type 2 Diabetes Preventable?

Millions of Americans have prediabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, but most don't know they have it or that it's reversible.
Nancy Butsumyo smiles on the pickleball court. A prediabetes diagnosis was a wakeup call to make lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes, which runs in her family.
Patient Stories | August 21, 2023

Scripps Healthy Lifestyle Program Helps Patient Prevent Diabetes

Nancy Butsumyo’s prediabetes diagnosis was a wakeup call to make lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes, which runs in her family.
Health and Wellness | April 13, 2023

Diabetes Study Shows Positive Results for Long-Acting Insulin

A clinical trial led by a Scripps diabetes expert shows weekly insulin injections are just as effective as daily. Learn what this means.
Health and Wellness | April 13, 2023

How to Lose Belly Fat: 4 Tips for Success

If you have belly fat, chances are you have extra weight elsewhere. Follow our weight-loss tips. Remember, losing weight takes discipline.
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News Releases | December 28, 2022

Scripps Health Reveals Top Medical News Stories of 2022

Scripps physicians, scientists and staff worked to advance patient care in important ways. Here are the top health stories of 2022 from Scripps.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2022

Living with Diabetes and the Risk of Depression (video/podcast)

A Scripps expert discusses diabetes and mental health. People with diabetes are at higher risk of depression. Learn about treatments.