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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.
News Releases | March 19, 2013

Scripps Diabetes Center Opens Doors in Chula Vista

Scripps is advancing its legacy of caring for those with diabetes with the opening of a new Scripps Diabetes Center in San Diego’s South County.
Scripps in the News | March 11, 2013

Know the Signs of High and Low Blood Sugar

Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas shares with everydayhealth.com a few tips and tricks to keep blood sugar within healthy ranges with diabetes.
Scripps in the News | December 16, 2012

Scripps Project Dulce Fights Diabetes in Latino Community

A long-term series of studies reveal that culturally tailored, community-created programs can reduce the health costs of having diabetes.
News Releases | November 4, 2012

Scripps Studies Suggest Community-based Diabetes Programs are Key to Lowering Costs and Improving Care

A 15-year series of studies led by Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute reveals that culturally tailored programs help deliver higher quality care.