SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 14, 2013) — Today is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes experts at UT Medicine San Antonio, the clinical practice of the School of Medicine at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, are available to comment on topics of your choosing, such as those below. Please contact us to schedule interviews.
What is the hemoglobin A1C test versus random glucose testing?
What is insulin resistance?
What do you do if you suspect you have diabetes?
What are new alternatives to going on insulin?
What is the difference between Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes?
What are the diabetes trends (such as youths with diabetes) in South Texas?
UT Medicine San Antonio is the clinical practice of the School of Medicine at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio. With more than 700 doctors – all School of Medicine faculty – UT Medicine is the largest medical practice in Central and South Texas. Expertise is in more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. Primary care doctors and specialists see patients in private practice at UT Medicine’s flagship clinical home, the Medical Arts & Research Center (MARC), located at 8300 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio 78229. Most major health plans are accepted, and UT Medicine physicians also practice at several local and regional hospitals. Call (210) 450-9000 to schedule an appointment, or visit www.UTMedicine.org for a list of clinics and phone numbers.