The University of Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå Adult Diabetes Program is comprised of inpatient and outpatient management that interact in all aspect of diabetes management. The program is being developed under the leadership of ​, The Celeste and Jack Grynberg Professor of Medicine. The inpatient segment of the program is headed by , Associate Professor of Medicine. The Glucose Management Team​ (GMT) under Dr. Low Wang’s​leadership provides diabetes management and resident and fellow education at the University Hospital 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
The Outpatient Diabetes Practice in the Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion is a multidisciplinary diabetes team that includes physicians, nurse educators, and dietitian educators. The Director of the Clinic is , Professor of Medicine. Our diabetes educators are available by phone, fax, or email to communicate with patients interested in improving their blood glucose control through intensive therapy. Since diabetes is a disease which patients manage themselves, each of our providers strives to teach the latest information to assure that patients are making informed decisions. Our diabetes self-management education program has been accredited by the American Diabetes Association. These standards ensure patients that they are receiving the latest information, which empowers them to take control of their diabetes through knowledge and teamwork.
The mission of the Adult Diabetes Program is to provide excellent care for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and to participate in the development and application of research for the treatment and prevention of complications of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
The Adult Diabetes Program conducts rigorous clinical research under the leadership of Programs for the insulin-requiring patient include intensive insulin therapy, which incorporates insulin management, carbohydrate counting and intensive diabetes education. For motivated patients an insulin pump program is available with certified pump trainers on site.
Programs for the non-insulin-requiring patient include intensive dietary management with the goal of weight management and glucose control as well as pharmacologic intervention. Lipid management is stressed.
The Adult Diabetes Program also offers the opportunity to participate in clinical research programs to study this serious, chronic disease which is a major health care burden. This effort is led by Dr. Neda Rasouli. Current studies include a new injectable treatment for type 2 diabetes promoting both implantable insulin pump therapy and prevention of type 1.5 diabetes, weight loss, and better glucose control.
Research and Clinical Interest include:
The Adult Diabetes Care and Research faculty participate in a number of teaching activities. The faculty members are active in the teaching of medical student courses at all levels including 2nd year Pathophysiology lectures and small group workshops and 4th year pharmacology lectures. Medical students are educated regarding the multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care through the Center on elective rotations in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes.
Internal Medicine and Family Medicine housestaff receive hands-on training in diabetes standards, care and research at the Center on elective rotations in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, as well as via the inpatient Glucose Management Team elective. Endocrine Fellows spend part of their clinical training within the framework of the inpatient and outpatient diabetes management programs.