The Diabetes Unit has a long history of developing and applying effective new treatments of diabetes including:
- Development of new methods for measuring long-term glucose control that guide therapy
- Pancreas and islet transplantation for type 1 diabetes
- Development of implantable insulin pumps
- Intensive therapies for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Discovery of new hormonal therapy for type 2 diabetes
- Treatment for monogenic diabetes and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
- Innovative methods to treat the disease and prevent long-term complications
- Development of health care policy recommendations
- Quality improvement research
- Precision medicine
Rated #7 for Diabetes & Endocrinology Care
U.S. News & World Report ranks Mass General Diabetes & Endocrinology among the best in the nation.
Charged Podcast: Personalizing Diabetes Care for Pregnant Women
Dr. Powe discusses her work to understand diabetes and pregnancy, as well as how she hopes to develop more personalized treatments for these patients.
Timeline of Our Accomplishments
For nearly 30 years, the research and clinical management services at Mass General’s Diabetes Unit has revolutionized the treatment of diabetes.