The Diabetes Center and Endocrinology Clinic of UI Health, Chicago, IL

09/11/2025

Join us on Saturday, 10/4/25, in Willow Springs, IL, for our Annual Sweet Ride Fundraiser!

You can participate in a 5k run, walk, or 45/50k bike 😎

45/60k Bike begins at 9am
5k Run/Walk begins at 10am

Afterwards, an after-party will be held next door at Imperial Oak Brewery from 12-2pm.
-Silent Auction
-Raffle
-Taco Truck
Custom-made jewelry vendor

Follow the link below to register and share with your friends and family 😃

https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/IL/WillowSprings/SweetRide

We hope to see you all there 🍎🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️👓

08/18/2025

Hi everyone!

It's that time of the year- Sweet Ride!

Please join the Diabetes Center on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at Willow Springs for our Annual Sweet Ride Fundraiser!

If you can't join the event- no worries! You can follow the QR code or link and make a donation to help make a difference.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/WillowSprings/SweetRide...

Registration is now open 🍎🚲🚶‍♀️🏃‍♀️

10/10/2024

A sweet thank you to our sponsors, donors, and participants who helped make our event such a success! See everyone next year! 😀🍎

Check out UICDiabetes’s video.

08/29/2024

It's that time of the year! Please join the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism for our sixth annual Sweet Ride Fundraiser on Oct. 5th, 2024 in Willow Springs, IL.

You can bike, walk, or run with us. If you can't join us, no worries-
you can always donate and be a part in helping us providing quality care to the diabetes community in Chicago! 😀

04/26/2024

A huge congratulations to our very own Dr. Zeenat Farooq! Dr. Farooq has been named the Postdoctoral Scholar of the Year. Her research examines the connection between glucose metabolism and Alzheimer's disease.

Check out this wonderful article written on Zeenat! 🔬🧪🧬
https://today.uic.edu/postdoctoral-scholar-of-the-year-award-zeenat-farooq-college-of-medicine/

Zeenat Farooq’s natural curiosity fueled her desire to pursue a research career. But a drive to discover molecular-level connections that can improve public health was what focused it. 

11/14/2023

Happy everyone!

Check out these awesome individuals who are and have been changing diabetes care! 💙

Check out UICDiabetes's video.

10/27/2023

Dr. Gandhi will talk about the Medical Management of on
UIC College of Medicine Moss Auditorium
10/31/23 at noon

UIC Department of Medicine

10/25/2023

Dr. Reutrakul presented at the Health Congress in Boston her studies highlighting the importance of on cardiometabolic health.

University of Illinois Chicago UIC Department of Medicine

Prioritize, optimize sleep to reap cardiometabolic benefits

https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20231020/prioritize-optimize-sleep-to-reap-cardiometabolic-benefits

10/10/2023

Happening today, the 11th and Research Day of University of Illinois Chicago UIC Department of Medicine.

09/13/2023

https://give.communityfunded.com/o/university-of-illinois-chicago/i/sweet-ride-2023

The UI Health Diabetes Center & Endocrinology Center is a leading clinical and research center in the city of Chicago. Our goal is to continue to be a leading institution for all diabetes care through innovative research, engaging community through education and outreach programs, and delivering multi-disciplinary care. Our center serves the most underserved populations of Chicago, which have the highest rates of diabetes and obesity (a true disparity in healthcare delivery). Financial support is needed for our outreach programs and to fund projects that untangle the mechanism behind diabetes, with a focus on the causes of disparities, environmental factors driving the epidemic of type 2 diabetes, and other related projects. Every gift—big or small—makes a difference. Thank you for your continued support.

If you would like to learn more about projects funded by our previous fundraisers go to: https://go.uic.edu/ProjectsFunded

All proceeds will go directly to our mission to transform diabetes care and research in Chicago. If you would you like to participate in the event as well please go to: