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News Releases | April 3, 2017

Endocrine Society Names Scripps Diabetes Specialist 2017 Outstanding Clinical Practitioner

Daniel Einhorn, MD, a medical director of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, has been named Outstanding Clinical Practitioner by the Endocrine Society.
Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas and a patient with diabetes
Scripps in the News | March 29, 2017

Union-Tribune Reports Experimental Diabetes Drug Shows Promise

An experimental drug shows potential for improving blood sugar control with type 2 diabetes, said Scripps diabetes expert Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD.
Stethoscope on top of white lab coat, symbolizing heart health.
Scripps in the News | March 16, 2017

Scripps Expert Explores Heart Disease Risk and Diabetes

The latest Everyday Health blog post from Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, takes a look at how heart diseases and diabetes are related.
A prescription medicine bottle spills pills on a counter.
Scripps in the News | February 21, 2017

Scripps Expert Quoted in Article About Diabetes Drug Development

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.
Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas and a patient with diabetes
Scripps in the News | December 6, 2016

Diabetes Expert Offers Holiday Tips

The holidays can be overwhelming in many ways, and that can be especially true for people managing type 2 diabetes.
A family enjoying a healthy meal together.
Scripps in the News | November 14, 2016

Scripps Diabetes Expert Offers Food Advice for the Fall

A recent EverydayHealth.com column by Scripps endocrinologist Athena Philis-Tsimikas explores food swaps for a diabetes-friendly menu.
Type 2-diabetes, Scripps Health, San Diego
Scripps in the News | November 8, 2016

Scripps MD Discusses Myths about Type 2 Diabetes

A recent article about 17 myths about Type 2 diabetes feature insight from Scripps endocrinologist Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD.
Dulce Digital is a new text message program, which may help patients control their diabetes.
Scripps in the News | November 6, 2016

Media Cover NIH Grant Awarded to Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

The $2.9 million grant will fund an innovative clinical trial using mHealth technology and text messaging with high-risk Hispanic patients.
Dulce Digital study sends text reminders to diabetic patients.
News Releases | October 19, 2016

Scripps Awarded $2.9 Million NIH Grant to Study Text Messaging

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute has received a five-year, $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study text messaging.
Scripps Health staff guides patients through drug and alcohol, substance treatment and recovery programs.
Scripps in the News | August 21, 2016

Scripps Diabetes Expert Discusses Benefits of Support Groups

Scripps Health diabetes expert, Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, shares ways many patients can benefit from participating in a diabetes support group.