Clinical trial studies drug’s ability to prevent diabetes

February 17, 2004

The Texas Diabetes Institute, a partnership of the Health Science Center and the University Health System, is recruiting individuals for a four-year clinical trial of pioglitazone (brand name Actos) for the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetic Foot Update to examine major consensus statement

December 10, 2003

The 19th Annual “Diabetic Foot Update: A Multidisciplinary Approach” will be held Dec. 11-14 at the Rivercenter Marriott Hotel, 101 Bowie St. in downtown San Antonio.

Metabolic syndrome predicts Type 2 diabetes

November 7, 2003

The oral glucose tolerance test, which diagnoses patients at high risk for diabetes but is costly and inconvenient, may soon be put to rest.