Research Study - Texas Diabetes Institute

Ongoing Studies

Dr. Eugenio Cerosimo of Texas Diabetes Institute Resarch Center Photo The field of diabetes research continues to grow at a rapid and exciting pace. The diabetes team at The Texas Diabetes Institute is committed to finding and developing methods to help people live a full and healthy life with diabetes.

We highly encourage study participation; however, if you have any of the following conditions you might not meet the criteria for our studies:

History of a heart attack or recent stroke
History of severe respiratory disease (asthma, bronchitis (chronic), emphysema, COPD)
Current anemia
History of seizures or convulsions
History of chemical or substance abuse including alcohol
Cirrhosis of the liver
Hepatitis or HIV positive

If you want to participate in one of our studies, please download the application, call (210) 358-7200 or send an email to yolanda.flores@uhs-sa.com. We will provide information on the ongoing study of your interest and schedule an appointment for a screening visit.

Disclaimer: People other than the Texas Diabetes Institute may look at both medical charts and study records. Agencies that make rules and policy about how research is done have the right to review these records. So do agencies that pay for the study. Records can also be opened by court order. We will keep your records private to the extent allowed by law. Your name and other facts that might point to you will not appear when we present this study or publish its results.

Your participation is voluntary and you have the right to refuse to be in this study. You can stop at anytime after giving your consent. This decision will not affect in any way your current or future medical care or any other benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

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