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Scripps in the News | June 23, 2025

Scripps Diabetes Expert Reports Results of Weekly Insulin Study

A man with glasses and a yellow shirt is injecting insulin into his arm.
Endocrinologist and Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute Corporate Vice President Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, delivered the results of a clinical trial.
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

9 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays and Manage Your Diabetes

Follow our tips for enjoying the holidays while staying mindful of your diet, weight and diabetes management.
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

5 Diabetes-Friendly Comfort Foods for the Winter Season

During the cold winter months, making simple swaps in comfort foods can enhance their health benefits. Follow our tips.
Health and Wellness | November 1, 2024

What Are the Early Signs of Type 2 Diabetes?

An African-American woman uses a device to monitor her blood glucose and keep her diabetes in check.
Knowing the early signs of type 2 diabetes, including high blood sugar levels, can help prevent or delay this chronic illness.
Health and Wellness | August 21, 2024

A Century of Diabetes Care

Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, and her team help patients manage their diabetes with innovative tools, support groups and self management classes.
For 100 years, Scripps has been a leader in diabetes care, advancing programs, including for high-risk, underserved communities.
Health and Wellness | July 30, 2024

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

Continuous glucose monitoring thumbnail featuring Dr. Tsimikas.
Continuous glucose monitors track blood sugar 24/7 without finger pricks. Learn how they work and help you manage your diabetes.
Scripps in the News | March 14, 2024

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

A person outside while the sun is shining and holding their smartphone.
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...
Health and Wellness | October 12, 2023

Is Type 2 Diabetes Preventable?

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.
Millions of Americans have prediabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, but most don't know they have it or that it's reversible.
Patient Stories | August 21, 2023

Scripps Healthy Lifestyle Program Helps Patient Prevent Diabetes

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.
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.