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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 31, 2023

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 | 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.

News Releases | December 28, 2022

Scripps Health Reveals Top Medical News Stories of 2022

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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 21, 2022

Prediabetes Diet: 6 Tips to Prepare for Those Holiday Meals

People with prediabetes may need help watching their diet during the holidays. Limit processed foods and follow these other tips.

Scripps in the News | November 18, 2022

Scripps Diabetes Researcher Presents Weekly Insulin Study Results

Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, presented encouraging clinical trial results on long-acting insulin compared to a more typical one-a-day insulin shot.

November 4, 2022

In the News: Spotlight on National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month and Scripps physician Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, shared insights with the KPBS-TV “Evening Edition.”

Health and Wellness | August 26, 2022

How Does COVID-19 Affect People with Diabetes?

COVID-19 can cause severe illness in people with diabetes, but the risk is lowered when diabetes and related conditions are under control.