KSAT 12: Second wave of COVID-19 cases in Bexar County poses serious threat to diabetes patients, doctor says
June 16, 2020
Doctors say patients need to be aware and have a supply of medication ready.
KSAT 12: San Antonio diabetics face treatment challenges while trying to avoid COVID-19 exposure
June 1, 2020
Thousands of insulin users in San Antonio, especially children, are facing new challenges that could put their health at risk. UT Health San Antonio is taking new measures to make sure no one goes without their lifesaving medicine during the pandemic. Dr. Rabab Jafri, a pediatric endocrinologist, said, “Oftentimes parents have come to rely on […]
San Antonio Express-News: UT Health San Antonio specialist explains why diabetics are at greater risk of complications from coronavirus, COVID-19
May 29, 2020
Researchers are studying the reasons people with metabolic disorder are more vulnerable if they become infected. Dr. Carolina Solis-Herrera, a diabetes specialist with UT Health San Antonio and University Health System, said there are several leading theories. Solis-Herrera, who also conducts research at the Texas Diabetes Institute, has been advising patients about how to protect […]
Scientists research a solution to the metabolic crisis
April 27, 2020
“Millions of people consume too much food, while millions of others are in poverty and subsist on too little food. We are studying what happens at the molecular level in both situations with a goal of developing a drug to intervene,” said Dr. Madesh Muniswamy.
Traffic officer protein governs speed of sugar/fat conversion pathway
April 24, 2020
Scientists in Texas and Pennsylvania have identified a protein sensor that restricts how much sugar and fat our cells convert into energy during periods of starvation. It is possible, the scientists say, that the sensor could be fine-tuned to prompt more sugar and fat conversion in people with metabolic conditions such as diabetes, obesity and […]
KSAT 12: How to eat healthy during the holidays
December 19, 2019
The holidays are here, and for a lot of people, that means plenty of yummy food and treats. Watch the full story at KSAT 12