DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE DRI clinical trials are already dramatically improving the lives of some people with type 1 diabetes who are now living insulin free. Through the DRI BioHub strategy, the Institute's scientists are addressing the major research challenges that stand in the way of a biological cure. But continuing this research is only possible with

your support.

TYPES OF DIABETES

Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the pancreas. When enough of these cells are destroyed, the body can no longer produce insulin, and glucose starts building up in the blood. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes can progress very rapidly. TYPE 1 DIABETES CAUSES Type 1 diabetes is a serious medical condition that interferes with the body's ability to absorb sugar out of the blood. If left untreated, it can cause severe symptoms and life-threatening complications. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 is not caused by a person's diet or lifestyle, but is instead linked to problems with the

immune system.

WHAT IS DIABETES?

Diabetes is a serious condition that causes higher than normal blood sugar levels. Diabetes occurs when your body cannot make or effectively use its own insulin, a hormone made by special cells in the pancreas called islets (eye-lets). TYPE 1 DIABETES CURE The truth is, while type 1 diabetes can be managed with insulin, diet and exercise, there is currently no cure. However, researchers with the Diabetes Research Institute are now working on treatments to reverse the disease, so that people with type 1 diabetes can live healthy lives without medication. WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF DIABETES? The onset of type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes, happens very quickly. The following symptoms may appear suddenly and are too severe to overlook: •Increased thirst. •Increased urination (bed-wetting may occur in children who have already been toilet trained) •Rapid and unexplained weight loss. •Extreme

hunger.

KETONES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Ketones (acid) are a result of fat breakdown. The body breaks down fat when it cannot access sugar (glucose). Ketones are usually an indicator that there is little to no insulin. Ketones are usually associated with elevated glucose levels but can occur with in-range target glucose. Ketones are typically only monitored in type 1

diabetes because

ERNESTO BERNAL-MIZRACHI, M.D. Ernesto Bernal-Mizrachi, M.D. serves as Deputy Director of Beta Cell Biology and Signal Transduction at the Diabetes Research Institute. He is also a Professor of Internal Medicine and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and is a physician at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital. RODOLFO ALEJANDRO, M.D. Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Co-Director of the Cell Transplant Center, and Director/Attending Physician of the Clinical Cell Transplant Program at the Diabetes Research Institute.

ALICE TOMEI, PH.D.

Alice A. Tomei, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami and director of the Islet Immunoengineering Laboratory at the DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE DRI clinical trials are already dramatically improving the lives of some people with type 1 diabetes who are now living insulin free. Through the DRI BioHub strategy, the Institute's scientists are addressing the major research challenges that stand in the way of a biological cure. But continuing this research is only possible with

your support.

TYPES OF DIABETES

Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the pancreas. When enough of these cells are destroyed, the body can no longer produce insulin, and glucose starts building up in the blood. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes can progress very rapidly. TYPE 1 DIABETES CAUSES Type 1 diabetes is a serious medical condition that interferes with the body's ability to absorb sugar out of the blood. If left untreated, it can cause severe symptoms and life-threatening complications. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 is not caused by a person's diet or lifestyle, but is instead linked to problems with the

immune system.

WHAT IS DIABETES?

Diabetes is a serious condition that causes higher than normal blood sugar levels. Diabetes occurs when your body cannot make or effectively use its own insulin, a hormone made by special cells in the pancreas called islets (eye-lets). TYPE 1 DIABETES CURE The truth is, while type 1 diabetes can be managed with insulin, diet and exercise, there is currently no cure. However, researchers with the Diabetes Research Institute are now working on treatments to reverse the disease, so that people with type 1 diabetes can live healthy lives without medication. WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF DIABETES? The onset of type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes, happens very quickly. The following symptoms may appear suddenly and are too severe to overlook: •Increased thirst. •Increased urination (bed-wetting may occur in children who have already been toilet trained) •Rapid and unexplained weight loss. •Extreme

hunger.

KETONES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Ketones (acid) are a result of fat breakdown. The body breaks down fat when it cannot access sugar (glucose). Ketones are usually an indicator that there is little to no insulin. Ketones are usually associated with elevated glucose levels but can occur with in-range target glucose. Ketones are typically only monitored in type 1

diabetes because

ERNESTO BERNAL-MIZRACHI, M.D. Ernesto Bernal-Mizrachi, M.D. serves as Deputy Director of Beta Cell Biology and Signal Transduction at the Diabetes Research Institute. He is also a Professor of Internal Medicine and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and is a physician at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital. RODOLFO ALEJANDRO, M.D. Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Co-Director of the Cell Transplant Center, and Director/Attending Physician of the Clinical Cell Transplant Program at the Diabetes Research Institute.

ALICE TOMEI, PH.D.

Alice A. Tomei, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami and director of the Islet Immunoengineering Laboratory at the

TYPE 1 DIABETES

Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin, or stops making it altogether. Insulin is a hormone that helps cells convert sugars from the blood into energy. When you don’t have enough insulin, your body can’t absorb enough blood SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DIABETES: THE PEP SQUAD The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation's PEP Squad -- Parents Empowering Parents -- is a diabetes support group offering emotional support, tips and advice for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. RONALD B. GOLDBERG, M.D. Ronald B. Goldberg, M.D. Ronald Goldberg, M.D., is Professor of Medicine, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and senior faculty member of the Diabetes Research Institute. He is also Co-Director of the DRI Clinical

Laboratory.

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS The National Board of Directors is the governing body of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation and is comprised of individuals who are serious, passionate and committed to curing type 1 diabetes. CAMILLO RICORDI, M.D. Camillo Ricordi, M.D. is the Stacy Joy Goodman Professor of Surgery, Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Miami (UM), Florida, where he serves as Director of the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) and the Cell Transplant Program.

DRI FACULTY

Giacomo Lanzoni, Ph.D. Dr. Giacomo Lanzoni is Research Assistant Professor at the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. For more than a decade, Dr. Lanzoni's area of focus has been in developing stem cell-based approaches toward the cure of type 1 diabetes.

EMPIRE BALL

KTU 103.5 FM FEATURES THE EMPIRE BALL DURING NOVEMBER 11, 2020 'KTU CARES' PROGRAM. Listen to the most recent episode of the "KTU Cares” radio show, where the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s CEO, Sean Kramer, along with Dr. Giacomo Lanzoni from the DRI, and our Vice Chairs of the upcoming Empire Ball – A Virtual Celebration, discuss the event and the latest updates with the

JAY SOSENKO, M.D.

Jay Sosenko, M.D. Dr. Jay Sosenko is a professor of medicine, epidemiology, and pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Since his arrival in 1982, he has participated in patient care, administration, and research. NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES Nutrition for children with diabetes . 1. Healthy eating habits is a key component for healthy children, with or without diabetes . American Diabetes Association Recommendation: NORMA S. KENYON, PH.D. Norma Sue Kenyon, Ph.D., is a Deputy Director and the Martin Kleiman Professor of Surgery, Microbiology and Immunology and Biomedical Engineering at the Diabetes Research Institute, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami.

TYPES OF DIABETES

Even though people talk about having diabetes, the term actually describes a group of diseases. These conditions all relate to the body's ability to produce or use insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps you remove glucose, or sugar, from your blood, and convert it into energy. TYPE 1 DIABETES CAUSES Type 1 diabetes is a serious medical condition that interferes with the body's ability to absorb sugar out of the blood. If left untreated, it can cause severe symptoms and life-threatening complications. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 is not caused by a person's diet or lifestyle, but is instead linked to problems with the

immune system.

TYPE 1 DIABETES CURE One of the first things people ask when they’ve been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is: is there a cure? The truth is, while type 1 diabetes can be managed with KETONES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW What are ketones? Ketones (acid) are a result of fat breakdown. The body breaks down fat when it cannot access sugar (glucose). Ketones are usually an indicator that there is little to no insulin.

SUPPORT THE DRI!

Donate to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation before June ends and your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $500,000, doubling your impact for people living with diabetes. ERNESTO BERNAL-MIZRACHI, M.D. Ernesto Bernal-Mizrachi, M.D. serves as Deputy Director of Beta Cell Biology and Signal Transduction at the Diabetes Research Institute. He is also a Professor of Internal Medicine and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and is a physician at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital. RODOLFO ALEJANDRO, M.D. Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Co-Director of the Cell Transplant Center, and Director/Attending Physician of the Clinical Cell Transplant Program at the Diabetes Research Institute.

ALICE TOMEI, PH.D.

Alice A. Tomei, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami and director of the Islet Immunoengineering Laboratory at the

JAY SOSENKO, M.D.

Jay Sosenko, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics and Assistant Provost for Research Standards at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. TEAM DRI BIKE RIDE 2021 Ride for the DRI! Join Team DRI bike ride as we help raise much needed funds for our cure-focused research for people with diabetes. Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, bike ride event. Team DRI

TYPES OF DIABETES

Even though people talk about having diabetes, the term actually describes a group of diseases. These conditions all relate to the body's ability to produce or use insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps you remove glucose, or sugar, from your blood, and convert it into energy. TYPE 1 DIABETES CAUSES Type 1 diabetes is a serious medical condition that interferes with the body's ability to absorb sugar out of the blood. If left untreated, it can cause severe symptoms and life-threatening complications. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 is not caused by a person's diet or lifestyle, but is instead linked to problems with the

immune system.

TYPE 1 DIABETES CURE One of the first things people ask when they’ve been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is: is there a cure? The truth is, while type 1 diabetes can be managed with KETONES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW What are ketones? Ketones (acid) are a result of fat breakdown. The body breaks down fat when it cannot access sugar (glucose). Ketones are usually an indicator that there is little to no insulin.

SUPPORT THE DRI!

Donate to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation before June ends and your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $500,000, doubling your impact for people living with diabetes. ERNESTO BERNAL-MIZRACHI, M.D. Ernesto Bernal-Mizrachi, M.D. serves as Deputy Director of Beta Cell Biology and Signal Transduction at the Diabetes Research Institute. He is also a Professor of Internal Medicine and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and is a physician at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital. RODOLFO ALEJANDRO, M.D. Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Co-Director of the Cell Transplant Center, and Director/Attending Physician of the Clinical Cell Transplant Program at the Diabetes Research Institute.

ALICE TOMEI, PH.D.

Alice A. Tomei, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami and director of the Islet Immunoengineering Laboratory at the

JAY SOSENKO, M.D.

Jay Sosenko, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics and Assistant Provost for Research Standards at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. TEAM DRI BIKE RIDE 2021 Ride for the DRI! Join Team DRI bike ride as we help raise much needed funds for our cure-focused research for people with diabetes. Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, bike ride event. Team DRI DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE A Cure Within Reach. A cure would mean restoring natural insulin production and normalizing blood sugar levels without imposing other risks. DRI clinical trials are already dramatically improving the lives of some people with type 1 diabetes who are now living insulin

free.

TYPE 1 DIABETES

Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin, or stops making it altogether. Insulin is a hormone that helps cells convert sugars from the blood into energy. WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF DIABETES? DRIfocus: online-- DRI and Foundation announcements, diabetes research news, diabetes management, psycho-social issues, fundraising events, special promotions and more.. Under the Microscope-- diabetes research news, scientist profiles, published findings in peer-reviewed journals and other happenings around the Diabetes Research Institute. PEP Talk-- from the DRI Foundation's PEP Squad KETONES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW What are ketones? Ketones (acid) are a result of fat breakdown. The body breaks down fat when it cannot access sugar (glucose). Ketones are usually an indicator that there is little to no insulin. SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DIABETES: THE PEP SQUAD The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation's PEP Squad -- Parents Empowering Parents -- is a diabetes support group offering emotional support, tips and advice for parents of children with type 1 diabetes.

FRUIT AND DIABETES

Educate teachers, school personnel and other child care providers about taking care of your child with type 1 diabetes. Download this

helpful guide now.

PEP TALK - THE TEEN YEARS - DIABETES RESEARCH The Trials and Tribulations of the Teen Years. All parents face certain challenges when kids hit different ages. (Remember the Terrible Twos!!) But nothing really prepares you for the stage of puberty, and the trials and tribulations of the teen years.

ALICE TOMEI, PH.D.

Alice A. Tomei, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami and director of the Islet Immunoengineering Laboratory at the

DAVID BAIDAL, M.D.

Dr. Baidal is a former member of the Clinical Islet Transplant Program at the Diabetes Research Institute, having trained under Dr. Rodolfo Alejandro and Dr. Camillo Ricordi, where his research primarily focused on the identification of metabolic markers predictive of islet allograft dysfunction. TEAM DRI BIKE RIDE 2021 Ride for the DRI! Join Team DRI bike ride as we help raise much needed funds for our cure-focused research for people with diabetes. Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, bike ride event. Team DRI DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE DRI clinical trials are already dramatically improving the lives of some people with type 1 diabetes who are now living insulin free. Through the DRI BioHub strategy, the Institute's scientists are addressing the major research challenges that stand in the way of a biological cure. But continuing this research is only possible with

your support.

TYPES OF DIABETES

Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the pancreas. When enough of these cells are destroyed, the body can no longer produce insulin, and glucose starts building up in the blood. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes can progress very rapidly. TYPE 1 DIABETES CAUSES Type 1 diabetes is a serious medical condition that interferes with the body's ability to absorb sugar out of the blood. If left untreated, it can cause severe symptoms and life-threatening complications. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 is not caused by a person's diet or lifestyle, but is instead linked to problems with the

immune system.

WHAT IS DIABETES?

Diabetes is a serious condition that causes higher than normal blood sugar levels. Diabetes occurs when your body cannot make or effectively use its own insulin, a hormone made by special cells in the pancreas called islets (eye-lets). TYPE 1 DIABETES CURE The truth is, while type 1 diabetes can be managed with insulin, diet and exercise, there is currently no cure. However, researchers with the Diabetes Research Institute are now working on treatments to reverse the disease, so that people with type 1 diabetes can live healthy lives without medication. ERNESTO BERNAL-MIZRACHI, M.D. Ernesto Bernal-Mizrachi, M.D. serves as Deputy Director of Beta Cell Biology and Signal Transduction at the Diabetes Research Institute. He is also a Professor of Internal Medicine and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and is a physician at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital. KETONES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Ketones (acid) are a result of fat breakdown. The body breaks down fat when it cannot access sugar (glucose). Ketones are usually an indicator that there is little to no insulin. Ketones are usually associated with elevated glucose levels but can occur with in-range target glucose. Ketones are typically only monitored in type 1

diabetes because

SUPPORT THE DRI!

Donate to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation before June ends and your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $500,000, doubling your impact for people living with diabetes. You’ll help get us that much closer to finding a cure! Be a DRI Insider - Get

News!

RODOLFO ALEJANDRO, M.D. Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Co-Director of the Cell Transplant Center, and Director/Attending Physician of the Clinical Cell Transplant Program at the Diabetes Research Institute.

JAY SOSENKO, M.D.

Jay Sosenko, M.D. Dr. Jay Sosenko is a professor of medicine, epidemiology, and pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Since his arrival in 1982, he has participated in patient care, administration, and research. DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE DRI clinical trials are already dramatically improving the lives of some people with type 1 diabetes who are now living insulin free. Through the DRI BioHub strategy, the Institute's scientists are addressing the major research challenges that stand in the way of a biological cure. But continuing this research is only possible with

your support.

TYPES OF DIABETES

Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the pancreas. When enough of these cells are destroyed, the body can no longer produce insulin, and glucose starts building up in the blood. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes can progress very rapidly. TYPE 1 DIABETES CAUSES Type 1 diabetes is a serious medical condition that interferes with the body's ability to absorb sugar out of the blood. If left untreated, it can cause severe symptoms and life-threatening complications. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 is not caused by a person's diet or lifestyle, but is instead linked to problems with the

immune system.

WHAT IS DIABETES?

Diabetes is a serious condition that causes higher than normal blood sugar levels. Diabetes occurs when your body cannot make or effectively use its own insulin, a hormone made by special cells in the pancreas called islets (eye-lets). TYPE 1 DIABETES CURE The truth is, while type 1 diabetes can be managed with insulin, diet and exercise, there is currently no cure. However, researchers with the Diabetes Research Institute are now working on treatments to reverse the disease, so that people with type 1 diabetes can live healthy lives without medication. ERNESTO BERNAL-MIZRACHI, M.D. Ernesto Bernal-Mizrachi, M.D. serves as Deputy Director of Beta Cell Biology and Signal Transduction at the Diabetes Research Institute. He is also a Professor of Internal Medicine and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and is a physician at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital. KETONES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Ketones (acid) are a result of fat breakdown. The body breaks down fat when it cannot access sugar (glucose). Ketones are usually an indicator that there is little to no insulin. Ketones are usually associated with elevated glucose levels but can occur with in-range target glucose. Ketones are typically only monitored in type 1

diabetes because

SUPPORT THE DRI!

Donate to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation before June ends and your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $500,000, doubling your impact for people living with diabetes. You’ll help get us that much closer to finding a cure! Be a DRI Insider - Get

News!

RODOLFO ALEJANDRO, M.D. Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Co-Director of the Cell Transplant Center, and Director/Attending Physician of the Clinical Cell Transplant Program at the Diabetes Research Institute.

JAY SOSENKO, M.D.

Jay Sosenko, M.D. Dr. Jay Sosenko is a professor of medicine, epidemiology, and pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Since his arrival in 1982, he has participated in patient care, administration, and research. DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE DRI clinical trials are already dramatically improving the lives of some people with type 1 diabetes who are now living insulin free. Through the DRI BioHub strategy, the Institute's scientists are addressing the major research challenges that stand in the way of a biological cure. But continuing this research is only possible with

your support.

WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF DIABETES? The onset of type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes, happens very quickly. The following symptoms may appear suddenly and are too severe to overlook: •Increased thirst. •Increased urination (bed-wetting may occur in children who have already been toilet trained) •Rapid and unexplained weight loss. •Extreme

hunger.

KETONES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Ketones (acid) are a result of fat breakdown. The body breaks down fat when it cannot access sugar (glucose). Ketones are usually an indicator that there is little to no insulin. Ketones are usually associated with elevated glucose levels but can occur with in-range target glucose. Ketones are typically only monitored in type 1

diabetes because

SUPPORT THE DRI!

Donate to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation before June ends and your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $500,000, doubling your impact for people living with diabetes. You’ll help get us that much closer to finding a cure! Be a DRI Insider - Get

News!

DRI BIOHUB STRATEGY: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO CURING The DRI BioHub strategy is a comprehensive approach to curing diabetes targeting three areas of research that are simultaneously being pursued by the DRI: engineering a site within the body to house transplanted islets and beneficial components, sustaining the survival of the insulin-producing cells, and creating a supply of islets to treat the millions living with diabetes. CLINICAL TRIAL: ISLETS IN THE OMENTUM The Diabetes Research Institute has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to proceed with a Phase I/II clinical trial that will test the omentum, an apron-like lining covering abdominal organs, as a possible location in the body for a DRI BioHub.In this pilot trial, researchers will transplant donor islet cells into the omentum within a biodegradable (biological

OUT OF THE KITCHEN

Date: Sunday, June 13, 2021 Time: 5:00PM Venue: St. Regis Bal Harbour. REGISTER TO ATTEND DONATE TO THIS EVENT. Out of the Kitchen 2021 will have a new, fun, unique feel! For the safety and comfort of all guests, there will be several locations around Miami hosting smaller versions of Out of the Kitchen on Sunday evening, June 13th, including the St. Regis Bal Harbour and at the homes of some PEP TALK - THE TEEN YEARS - DIABETES RESEARCH The Trials and Tribulations of the Teen Years. All parents face certain challenges when kids hit different ages. (Remember the Terrible Twos!!) But nothing really prepares you for the stage of puberty, and the trials and tribulations of the teen years.

DAVID BAIDAL, M.D.

David Baidal, M.D. David Baidal, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is also a member of the DRI's Clinical Islet Transplant Program. Dr. Baidal received his medical degree from Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil in NORMA S. KENYON, PH.D. Norma Sue Kenyon, Ph.D., is a Deputy Director and the Martin Kleiman Professor of Surgery, Microbiology and Immunology and Biomedical Engineering at the Diabetes Research Institute, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami.

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