The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday approved the creation of the Diabetes Center for Excellence in Diabetes Care, Research and Education (C-DIACARE) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha (www.unmc.edu) campus. “The designation of this Board of Regents center unifies research and education efforts across the university system, bolstering statewide diabetes prevention and care,” said UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD.
Nearly 12% of the U.S. population had diabetes as of 2021, according to the American Diabetes Association, and their health care expenses are more than double those without diabetes. Diabetes is annually among the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. This center brings together new groups of researchers and educators, coordinating efforts for greater impact across Nebraska, including in research funding and donor support. The new center aims to take this success statewide while connecting and coordinating the university system’s various diabetes research, education and outreach efforts into a focused, impactful force that reaches all Nebraskans.
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