USC Westside Center for Diabetes

04/11/2025

There is a therapy for cancer, known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, that in addition to treating cancer can also cause new-onset type 1 diabetes.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Cause of Type 1 Diabetes?

Dr Anne Peters discusses immune checkpoint inhibitor–induced type 1 diabetes and the priorities in managing patient care.

03/20/2025

Questions about using your smartphone for your management.

Dr Anne Peters discusses a recent FDA alert about using smartphones to control diabetes devices.

03/08/2025

A new video from Dr. Peters on smartphone alerts.

Dr Anne Peters discusses a recent FDA alert about using smartphones to control diabetes devices.

02/19/2025

Dr. Peters was interviewed for this article on the individual and population health impact of GLP-1 medications.

USC experts say anti-obesity drugs have the potential to reduce future health care spending significantly.

01/29/2025

The first in a series of three videos on the new diabetes standards of care.

Classifying and Managing Diabetes the Focus in 2025 Standards of Care

Dr Anne Peters explains why she feels as if she’s "won the lottery" with the new focus in the 2025 Standards of Care in Diabetes, in part 1 of a three-part series.

12/10/2024

Maintaining Weight Loss With GLP-1s Needs Lifestyle Changes

Dr Anne Peters discusses the need for lifestyle changes in combination with antiobesity medications for weight loss.

11/23/2024

To Hold or Not to Hold GLP-1s Before Surgery

Dr Anne Peters discusses the conflicting recommendations from FDA and medical societies regarding managing patients on GLP-1s prior to elective surgery.

10/28/2024

Dr. Peters shares her experience on using the new diabetes/weight-loss medications on two side of LA.

In under-resourced parts of Los Angeles, people develop life-altering, preventable diabetes complications related to obesity. These patients rarely live to grow old.

09/18/2024

Dr. Peters is currently testifying in front of the US House Ways and Means Committee to improve prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWqEgdUSsBM

07/29/2024

Dr. Peters comments on the use of CGMS for athletes with and without diabetes.

Are CGMs Banned From Olympics for Athletes without Diabetes? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/are-cgms-banned-olympics-athletes-without-diabetes-2024a1000dvj https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/are-cgms-banned-olympics-athletes-without-diabetes-2024a1000dvj

Medscape Medical NewsFeaturesAre CGMs Banned From Olympics for Athletes without Diabetes?Alicia Ault July 29, 202400Even as more athletes explore the usefulness of continuous glucose monitoring in helping them train more effectively, it appears the sensors might not be too evident in Olympic competi...

07/25/2024

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07/25/2024

Gary Hall, Jr. on competing in 3 Olympics - 2 with T1D.
'No Excuses': Training for the Olympics with Type 1 Diabetes https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/no-excuses-training-olympics-type-1-diabetes-2024a1000dn5 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/no-excuses-training-olympics-type-1-diabetes-2024a1000dn5

Drs Michael Riddell and Anne Peters speak with Gary C. Hall, Jr, about competing and winning 10 Olympic medals with type 1 diabetes.