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Decade of Discovery: An Ambitious Goal to Optimally Treat and Ultimately Cure Diabetes

Announced in October 2010, the Decade of Discovery is a major medical initiative with the goal to prevent, optimally treat and ultimately cure Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Building on the research strengths of the Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and… Read More

Spotlight on Research: Dr. Margaret Powers

Margaret (Maggie) Powers, Ph.D., RD, CDE, is a Research Scientist at the International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet Health Services. Her Ph.D. focused on performance improvement and the integration of clinical guidelines into health systems. Dr. Powers is pioneering work… Read More

Richard's Story

Richard has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 66 years! Check out his video to hear his story and advice for other people who are also living with diabetes.

Tammy’s Story

Watch Tammy’s video to hear her story and learn why a good diabetes support system is so important.

Researchers test promising new diabetes drug: Clinical trial for newly diagnosed patients aims to save crucial beta cells

Eight-year-old Reid was diagnosed with diabetes last September. His parents had begun to notice his low energy on the soccer field, his uncharacteristic irritability, and his tendency to get up at night to use the bathroom. His mother, Shari, knew… Read More

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Every 30 minutes in Minnesota, a doctor is telling someone for the first time that they have diabetes. Learn More

300,790 Minnesotans Diagnosed