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Diabetes Patient Stories

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Megan Metz poses with Brian Burtch, MD

Accurate Diagnosis Brings Young Mom’s Diabetes Under Control

After struggling for ten years to control her blood sugar, Megan Metz turned to UH endocrinologist, Brian Burtch, MD, for help.

Patient Don Ray poses with Betul Hatipoglu, MD

2 Local ‘Diabetes Warriors’ Separated by 86 Years

Bonding over their shared type 1 diabetes diagnosis, 90-year-old Don and 4-year-old Teddy became fast friends after meeting at a UH diabetes event.

Susan Welch enjoys a day at the beach

Coordinated Care Helps Woman Conquer Multiple Health Challenges

Susan Welch has faced more than her fair share of health challenges over the years. Through it all, her endocrinologist, Betul Hatipoglu, MD, was by her side to support, encourage and offer innovative options for treatment.

Brandon West

Young Man Thriving a Decade After His Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

Brandon West was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11. Ten years later, he credits his UH Rainbow providers with giving him the care to help him thrive.

Cameron celebrates his graduation with aunt and fellow Type 1 Diabetes patient Cindy Catalano

As Participants and Providers, We’re Pioneers in Diabetes Research

A groundbreaking diabetes study coordinated by UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital celebrates 40 years of impact around the world. Learn more.

A doctor consulting with her male urology patient

Penile Implant Effectively Cures Man’s Erectile Dysfunction

After receiving a penile implant at University Hospitals, a 66-year-old Shaker Heights resident with ED is closer than ever with his girlfriend of 15 years.

Paul McGuigan, BSN, RN, CDCES at work at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

100th Anniversary of the First Use of Insulin for the Treatment of Diabetes

To mark the important and life-saving medical discovery of insulin as a treatment of diabetes, we’re highlighting longtime UH Rainbow provider and patient Paul McGuigan, BSN, RN, CDCES.

group shot of kids in the horizon exercise study

Clinical Trial Devices Simplify Managing Type 1 Diabetes for Kids

The children were participants in a pivotal trial of a tubeless insulin pump that continuously adapts insulin delivery levels based on blood sugar levels and trends. UH Rainbow was selected as a clinical trial site for this study.

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