Consultative Model/Second Opinions

Diabetes is not a single disease that affects everyone the same way.  Instead, it is a disease with many causes and subgroups.  Genetic testing enables us to clearly identify each patient's type of diabetes - and then to tailor treatment according to the individual's specific disease. 

University of Chicago diabetes researchers have been pivotal in identifying genetic causes of diabetes.  For example, researchers here were the first to discover a gene that makes Mexican-Americans more susceptible to developing non-insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes.

Other testing can identify diabetes-related complications such as hypertension, nerve damage or poor circulation.  By finding these problems early, we can intervene to minimize the severity of complications.