Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, lower limb amputations, kidney disease and most heart disease in the United States, but it's even worse in San Antonio. It is the sixth leading cause of death in San Antonio, where over 14% of us have diabetes, well over the national average of 9%.
UT Health San Antonio is making lives better for people with diabetes. Learn all about the three types of diabetes and where to find excellent diabetes care. UT Health is on the frontlines of fighting the war against diabetes.
Not only are we leading the research to cure diabetes, every day our diabetes specialists are providing exceptional care for our patients at UT Health Diabetes.
UT Health Diabetes is a team of nutritionists, Certified Diabetes Educators and diabetes specialists led by diabetes expert and renowned researcher, Dr. Ralph DeFronzo.
Diabetes is one lof the leading causes of heart disease. Click the link below to visit our health library to read how you can lower your risk of heart disease with diabetes.
Did you know that once you're a patient here, you can schedule your own Primary Care appointments in MyChart? This service is also available for Ophthalmology and Psychiatry. Plus, we'll be adding more in the coming months.
UT Health Hill Country is the newest multispecialty outpatient practice of UT Health San Antonio. Our comprehensive range of services includes a state-of-the-art imaging and radiology center, as well as specialists in primary care, orthopaedics, sports medicine, spine care, behavioral health, physical therapy and urology.
If you have diabetes, exercise can help keep your blood sugar under control and promote good health. But, there are precautions you should take. Be sure to talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program.
Ramon Cancino, MD and Monica Trevino, FNP, who see primary care patients at our new Hill Country location explain the basics of type 2 diabetes and the role of primary care providers.
Attend one of our free seminars to learn more about our surgical and non-surgical weight loss options. There is no obligation upon attendance, and the seminars are led by our trained bariatric surgeons who will discuss each type of weight loss program and go over the risks and benefits. Bring your questions!
The informational seminar lasts about 60 minutes and you are welcome to bring a friend.
Bruno Doiron, Ph.D., (left), and Ralph DeFronzo, M.D., of UT Health San Antonio co-invented a patented technique that has cured diabetes in mice for one year without side effects.
Movember is an event in November when men grow mustaches to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
In this news report, Dr. Michael Liss of UT Health Urology talks about prostate cancer screening and when men should talk to their doctor about their risks and screening options.
Our newest location, UT Health Hill Country off I-10 and Ralph Fair Road, has urology appointments available now. Call 210-450-6800 to schedule an appointment.
