Leading Diabetes Treatment & Research for 100 Years
Breakthroughs made at the University of Chicago Medicine have shaped today's treatment of diabetes. Notably, one of our researchers played a crucial role in the discovery of insulin — an event that has saved countless lives of people with Type 1 diabetes. More recently, we were the first hospital in Illinois to perform a pancreas transplant for a patient with advanced diabetes. Currently, we are also testing another exciting, but experimental, treatment for Type 1 diabetes known as islet transplantation.
Telemedicine at UChicago Medicine
For your convenience and safety, we offer secure and easy virtual visits for most non-urgent visit types. Our care providers can assess your symptoms, make a diagnosis, recommend treatment and send prescriptions to your pharmacy.
Whether you are facing a complex health issue or difficult treatment decision, getting a second opinion can help you make an informed decision about your care. Get an online second opinion from one of our experts without having to leave home.
Complete an online questionnaire (e-visit) through your MyChart account to get a same-day diagnosis and a treatment plan from UChicago Medicine clinicians for common conditions.
Compassionate & Accessible Team of Providers
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We pride ourselves on being available at all times to patients. The entire team works exclusively with transplant patients, allowing us to offer tailored treatment and unmatched expertise.
During the months before and after transplant surgery, each patient is assigned a transplant coordinator. She or he is your personal advocate and is available by phone or page any time of the day or night.
Islet Transplant Clinical Trials for Diabetes
We are among a select number of hospitals in the country testing the effectiveness of islet transplants. Islet transplants are intended to treat advanced Type 1 diabetes by replacing destroyed islets with new ones. The islet cells from a deceased donor's pancreas are removed and injected into a patient's liver so they may begin to make insulin. No surgery is needed. Though promising, we still don't know the long-term benefits and risks of this procedure, which is why we are active in multiple clinical trials.
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