Clinical Resources

Resources for Clinicians

More clinicians are caring for patients with diabetes. We share the following publications and medical education resources related to DFSC supported initiatives. 

The following resources provide information related to our recent efforts:

Annual Meeting Presentations

Learn from leaders and peers to help align our efforts and inspire change. 

TopicSlidesVideo recordingYearSpeaker
Diabetes Intervention and Prevention in Faith and Empowerment CommunitiesDownload Presentation Slides 2025Cindye Richburg Cotton, Ed. D
Shifting Paradigms in Diabetes ManagementDownload Presentation Slides 2025Silvio Inzucchi, M.D.
In the Patients’ Words: Surgery and Pregnancy as Milestones for ChangeDownload Presentation Slides 2025Emily Kobus, MUSC Health, Makala Smith, Prisma Health and patients
2025 News and HighlightsDownload Presentation Slides 2025Timothy, J. Lyons, M.D
Let’s Go Upstream: Investigating the Intersection of Spirituality and DiabetesDownload Presentation SlidesWatch Recording2024Ankoma Anderson, PhD
Value-Enhanced Connections with Public Health to Address Diabetes in South Carolina Download Presentation SlidesWatch Recording2024Linda J. Bell, MD
Improving Health Outcomes Through Collaboration for a Diabetes-Free SC Download Presentation SlidesWatch Recording2024Dee Brown
The Power of Community Engagement in Addressing Diabetes in South Carolina Download Presentation SlidesWatch Recording2024Aundrea Loftley
Diabetic Retinopathy: Research Connections for Effective, Affordable TreatmentDownload Presentation SlidesWatch Recording2024Timothy, J. Lyons, M.D
Strengthening Clinical Linkages for Improved Patient Outcomes in Diabetes CareDownload Presentation SlidesWatch Recording2024Makala Smith

 

Presented Outcomes

ResourceVenue / Date
Impact of Integrated Care for Pregnancies Complicated by Diabetes in South Carolina: SC MOMs DFSC Annual Meeting, 2025
Patient Surveys for SC MOMs: Integrated Care for Diabetic Pregnancies in South CarolinaDFSC Annual Meeting, 2025
VeggieRx and GroceryRx Produce Prescription Programs Evaluation in South CarolinaAmerican Diabetes Association, Scientific Sessions, 2026
VeggieRx: A Produce Prescription Program to Improve Glycemic, Blood Pressure, and Weight Outcomes in Adults with Diabetes and Prediabetes in South CarolinaAmerican Diabetes Association, Scientific Sessions, 2026
Improving Glycemic and Cardiometabolic Health in Women With or at Risk for DiabetesAmerican Diabetes Association, Scientific Sessions, 2026
Scaling School-Based Wellness to Reduce Diabetes Risk in South Carolina YouthAmerican Diabetes Association, Scientific Sessions, 2026

 

DFSC-Affiliated Scientific Publications

ArticleAuthorsPublication
Scavenging Acrolein with 2-HDP Preserves Neurovascular Integrity in Experimental Diabetic Retinal Disease Augustine J, Troendle EP, Friedel T, Baldwin C, Byrne EM, Ashraf S, Canning P, McAleese CA, Rollo AG, Barabas P, Lyons TJ, Ulmschneider MB, Stitt AW, Curtis TMDiabetologia
Effects of Acute Cocoa Supplementation on Postprandial Apolipoproteins, Lipoprotein Subclasses, and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes after a High-Fat MealDavis DW, Tallent R, Navalta JW, Salazar A, Lyons TJ, Basu A.  Nutrients
Effects of modified low-density lipoproteins and fenofibrate on an outer blood-retina barrier model: implications for diabetic retinopathy  Fu D, Yu JY, Connell AR, Hookham MB, McLeese R, Lyons TJ.   Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Uric Acid and Cardiovascular Events in the DCCT/EDIC study  Jenkins AJ, Braffett BH, Basu A, Bebu I, Klein RL, Lopes-Virella MF, Dagogo-Jack S, Orchard TJ, Wallia A, Lachin JM, Garvey WT, The DCCT/EDIC Research Group, Lyons TJ. Scientific Reports
Tofacitinib Citrate ameliorates retinal vascular leakage in a murine model of diabetic retinopathy with type 2 diabetesByrne EM, Llorián-Salvador M, Lyons TJ,  Chen M, Xu H. International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Comparisons of alpha-2 adrenergic agents, medetomidine and xylazine, with pentobarbital for anesthesia: important pitfalls in diabetic and non-diabetic ratsConnell AR, Hookham MB, Fu D, Brazil DP, Lyons TJ, Yu JY.Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Bone mass accrual in first six months of life: Impact of maternal diabetes, infant adiposity and cord blood adipokines  Krishnan S, Aston CE, Fields DA, Teague A, Lyons TJ, Chernausek SD.Calcified Tissue International
Plasma AGE and Oxidation Products, Renal Function, and Preeclampsia in Women with Type 1 DiabetesKelly CB, Karanchi H, Yu JY, Leyva MJ, Jenkins AJ, Nankervis AJ, Hanssen KF, Garg SK, Scardo JA, Hammad SM, Aston CE, Beisswenger PJ, Lyons TJ.Journal of Diabetes Research
Modified lipoprotein-induced sFlt1 production in human placental trophoblasts is mediated by protein kinase C Chow RP, Zhao J, Li Y, Curtis TM, Lyons TJ, Yu JY. European Journal of Pharmacology
Haptoglobin phenotype and levels in type 2 diabetes and effects of fenofibrateJanuszewski AS, Young HK, Ong KL, Li L, O'Connell RL, Lyons TJ, Kelly C, Zaharieva DP, Sullivan DR, Scott RS, Keech AC, Jenkins AJ; FIELD Study Investigators.Journal of Diabetes Investigation
Rescuing mitochondrial turnover in the diabetic retina via N6-furfuryladenine confers human-relevant neuroprotection regardless of glycemic statusAnderson A, Alfahad N, Wimalachandra D, Bouzinab K, Rudzinska P, Wood H, Fazey I, Xu H, Lyons TJ, Barnes N, Narendran P, Lord JM, Rauz S, Ganley IG, Curtis TM, Graham R. Wallace GR, Hombrebueno JR. Nature Communications

 

The 2025 Annual Meeting was a great success!

More than 150 diabetes-focused professionals connected at the DFSC Annual Meeting held on November 14, 2025. Formal presentations, opportunities to network and engaging table discussions inspired attendees from across the state. 

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