#7 Beta Cells and Islet Cells

#8 Research at Kovler

To conclude this season of Digging Into Diabetes, our host summarizes a few of the studies mentioned throughout other episodes and chats with Dr. Rochelle Naylor about atypical diabetes research at the University of Chicago. To learn more about the Kovler Diabetes Center’s research, visit www.uchicagomedicine.org/conditions-services/diabetes/research [http://www.uchicagomedicine.org/conditions-services/diabetes/research]or contact our research team at kovlerstudies@uchicago.edu to learn if one of our studies may be a good fit for you and your family.

#7 Beta Cells and Islet Cells

The dysfunction and/or death of islet beta cells is a well-documented pathogenesis for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. However, what exactly leads to the decreased function of the beta cell is not quite so clear. Today, Sophie learns more about some of the current beta cell research happening here at The University of Chicago with Professor of Medicine, Dr. Raghu Mirmira.

#6 Medication and Technology Access

There are new advances in diabetes medication and technology all the time, yet access to live-saving insulin can still be difficult due to the exponentially increasing costs. Learn more about cost-associated barriers surrounding diabetes on today’s episode.

#5 Mental Health & Diabetes

Diabetes affects more than your physical health, it often takes an emotional and mental toll as well. This week on Digging Into Diabetes, we catch up with Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience and lead of the Kovler Health & Wellness team, Dr. Tina Drossos to learn more about the holistic diabetes care model at Kovler.

#4 Diabetes Care and Education

As a chronic illness, diabetes management requires a high level of self discipline and self-management. At the Kovler Diabetes Center, we hope to support patients through this disease management journey not only through expert endocrinologists, but a top-tier diabetes care and education team as well. Tune into a round table with a few members of this crucial  team which includes registered dietitians, diabetes care and educations specialists, nurses and more.