UF Diabetes

Are you the parent of a teen (14-19 years old) or a teen? If so, then we need your help. Call or email us if you are interested in participating in a research study to develop a lifestyle program for teens.pic.twitter.com/BuPfa1fwcg

Ashby Walker, Ph.D. and Michael Haller, MD are leading an effort to improve access to care for underserved people living with type 1 diabetes. Learn more: http://ow.ly/lJJn30mh2Er pic.twitter.com/ASlpLtLpCN

We are proud to offer a unique class, led by Dr. Ashby Walker, for college students with a personal connection to type 1 diabetes (T1D). Students build a sense of community, while learning about groundbreaking T1D research. Watch the video to learn more: https://youtu.be/bzsk5raGI2w .pic.twitter.com/nVRBhE5NHd

UF Health was selected as one of five sites in the nation "to help create a groundbreaking 3D cellular map of large portions of the human body that may one day transform understanding of diseases". Read more: http://ow.ly/b2rg30m0awH .pic.twitter.com/VX6Xg64z0h

Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill, PhD, CDE, was selected as one of Diabetes Forecast's People to Know 2018 for her diabetes advocacy efforts. Congratulations, Dr. Albanese-O'Neill! Read More: http://ow.ly/PkqY30lMk4E .pic.twitter.com/5qmOqcd2h5

Join the UF College Diabetes Network on 9/15 from 1-3 p.m. in room 3315 of the Reitz Union for an indoor tailgate with food and games before the Gators take on Colorado State! Contact Krisha Gupta ([email protected]) or Dr. Ashby Walker ([email protected]) for more information.pic.twitter.com/DNZoNokPFh

It is not too late to apply for our new Postdoctoral Research Associate positions for our type 1 diabetes program! Our type 1 diabetes program is highly interdisciplinary, and it is recognized at an international level. Click the link to learn more: http://ow.ly/dSh930lzErP .pic.twitter.com/5KKX1qJaGZ

Congratulations to Dr. Allison O'Kell for receiving a prestigious NIH grant to support her research on the causes of diabetes in dogs! Read more: http://ow.ly/4DxM30lvXzQ .pic.twitter.com/cia9H9YAFA

The UF College Diabetes Network group is forming a walking team for the ADA 2018 Tour de Cure. Contact Xanadu Roque ([email protected]) for more information. If you would like to sponsor a UF CDN student for this team, please contact Gina Aulisio ([email protected]).pic.twitter.com/0vTbbnuqUy

Would you like to join us in working together for a diabetes-free world? We are recruiting up to three new Postdoctoral Research Associate positions for our type 1 diabetes program, which is recognized at an international level. Learn More: http://ow.ly/RrGT30lo56I .pic.twitter.com/tNbqWZuJOX

Are you an adult living with type 1 diabetes? Join JDRF for a social at Ballyhoo Grill on Thursday, September 6 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Two free drinks and appetizers will be served! RSVP to Pam at [email protected] or 904.739.2101 by August 31.pic.twitter.com/gIAfJCUfy3

UF Diabetes Institue researchers found that an existing drug preserves insulin production in new Type 1 diabetes cases. Read more: http://ow.ly/ByxC30kFKUF .pic.twitter.com/OpP9Ob0sBf

Join us for a free webinar on June 6 from 12-12:30 p.m. with Dr. Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill. To register for the webinar, "T1D Technology Trends: What's Next?", click here: http://ow.ly/TouJ30kfTI1 .pic.twitter.com/0bVKDBhUo3

Congratulations to UF Diabetes Institute director, Dr. Mark Atkinson, for being named the American Diabetes Association’s 2018 Albert Renold Award recipient for his impact in the field of diabetes research. Read more: http://ow.ly/fAqM30kfPBq .pic.twitter.com/GZ8NOaHcqo

Why is insulin so expensive? Tune in to the open forum livestream today starting at 5:00 pm: http://ow.ly/XmTf50hnJOZ .pic.twitter.com/x05XfX0UOZ

Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Westen for being one of five people to receive JDRF's National Fellowship in Psychology! Dr. Westen will work to improve patients’ health behaviors and general mental health as they relate to Type 1 diabetes management. http://ow.ly/YZBd50hnFZo pic.twitter.com/Bavv5oLQ3C

Why is insulin so expensive? Join the Empowered Patient Coalition and the Right Care Alliance on Wednesday, May 23 from 5-6 p.m. at the University of Florida in Communicore C1-11 for an open forum on insulin prices.pic.twitter.com/U4vDuy4fcf

The ECHO T1D team from the UF Diabetes Institute and Stanford attended the UNM Project ECHO Immersion training in Albuquerque, New Mexico this week. Featured in the photo from UFDI: Dr. Michael Haller, Dr. Ashby Walker, Claudia Anez Zabala, Dr. Angelina Bernier and Eleni Sheehan.pic.twitter.com/FnnQLzcsrJ

Congratulations to Robert Rizza, MD (center) who will be honored at Commencement this afternoon as a @UF Distinguished Alumnus! Dr. Rizza is a @UFMedicine graduate who has improved diabetes clinical practice and made significant contributions to the field of diabetes research.pic.twitter.com/Ihm9wgSvTm