Diabetes & Endocrinology
Ranked #48 nationally and rated high-performing in diabetes care.
DIABETES AND ENDOCRINOLOGY
Examining the Systemic Impact of GLP-1-Based Therapies
As GLP-1 agonists gain traction for diabetes and weight management, UC Davis Health convened leading scientists, industry innovators, and clinical experts to explore the systemic impact of GLP-1-based therapies and their potential to transform patient care. Researchers are studying GLP-1 drugs across multiple systems, from gastrointestinal and cardiovascular physiology to musculoskeletal and neurocognitive function.
CLINICAL SCIENCE
UC Davis Introduces New Approach to Obesity Care
UC Davis Health has launched a comprehensive obesity care model that combines medical treatment, behavioral support, and nutritional counseling. The program focuses on individualized care plans and coordinated services to address the complex factors contributing to obesity. It also incorporates evidence-based strategies to improve long-term health outcomes for patients.
RESEARCH
Cell Therapy Trial for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
A clinical trial at UC Davis Health, called the Proact study, is evaluating the efficacy and safety of an investigational product called Renal Autologous Cell Therapy (REACT). This first-in-class cell therapy for chronic kidney disease could potentially preserve kidney function in people whose kidneys have become damaged from type 2 diabetes.
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Nationally ranked #48
Our specialists have expertise in all areas of general endocrinology, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, metabolism and thyroid diseases. Our team includes leading specialists in the early and correct diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome, which affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.