Philadelphia has the highest incidence of diabetes of America’s biggest cities. The national diabetes rate is 12.3%; Philadelphia’s is 15.4%.
1/3 of all Philadelphia’s adults are obese.
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Diabetes is more prevalent in low-income areas; Philadelphia is America’s poorest big city.
Diabetes Today: The Crisis Diabetes is an often invisible disease that affects every facet of a person’s well-being. It does not discriminate based on age, gender, or race. And the toll it takes can be devastating. In fact, more than 30 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, and 25% of them don’t know they have it. As the incidence of diabetes and its associated risk factors like obesity continue to grow, so too does the need for expert care and intervention before and after diabetes develops. Philadelphia is ground zero for this epidemic. Of America’s ten largest cities, Philadelphia is the most obese and most diabetic. If left untreated, these conditions can lead to debilitating complications such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, leg amputations, and a higher risk of premature death. Despite the prevalence of the disease, there is currently no comprehensive diabetes
Since 2002, the price of insulin has risen 197% (from $4.34/ml to $12.92/ ml), with no signs of slowing.
center in the city. Jefferson is poised to change that.
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The Answer:
The Institute for Diabetes and Weight Management at Jefferson Jefferson is a destination for some of the best diabetes care in the nation—we have an outpatient and inpatient clinical program catering to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, a research center performing state-ofthe-art clinical trials, and a weight management center, all working together to provide the best guidance and management of prediabetes, diabetes, and its complications.
Designated CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR DIABETES Philadelphia Magazine
Conducting
20+
clinical trials at any given time
ONE OF THE TOP 30 PROGRAMS NATIONALLY U.S. News & World Report
The Comprehensive Weight Management Program offers a full range of individualized approaches
Serving 9 COUNTIES + 14 HOSPITALS + 5 OFFICES
Trusted by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for Type 1 diabetic patients transitioning out of pediatrics 5
Diabetes Tomorrow: The Opportunity Patient-Centered Approach At Jefferson, we strive to be more than just a medical team. We are an ally, working diligently to coordinate and advocate on our patients’ behalf from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. With a dedicated team of endocrinologists, educators, nurses, and staff, our team works closely with every patient to ensure they receive the right care at the right time to achieve the best possible quality of life.
Comprehensive and Coordinated Team Diabetes and weight management is a daily challenge affecting every facet of a patient’s life. These issues are only compounded when patients see providers who may not know the best course of action to accommodate their diabetic needs, such as emergency room visits or urgent care clinics. With a nine county service area comprising 14 hospitals, we have the opportunity to provide a formalized and coordinated approach in the care of diabetes patients including: • Effectively transferring inpatients to the outpatient setting • Transitioning juvenile diabetic patients to adult care • Educating providers in different care settings to deliver the most appropriate care in emergency situations • Providing personalized, patient-centered care that you need, where you need it, when it counts
Evidence-Based, Forward-Thinking Medicine At any given time, our endocrinology team is collaborating across the enterprise on more than 20 different clinical trials around the management of diabetes and its many comorbidities. At the same time, we are building a robust data pool that will inform best practices nationwide. We have a remarkable opportunity to make an impact that is desperately needed in the city we serve.
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Serge A. Jabbour, MD is leading a premier team of endocrinologists, educators, and dietitians in treating patients with diabetes. Philanthropic support helps Dr. Jabbour and his team innovate more effective treatments and technologies, conduct high-impact research endeavors, and deliver forward-thinking education to patients and providers.
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A New Standard of Care OUR VISION FOR THE INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT TYPE 2 DIABETES Personalized disease management is the bedrock of Jefferson’s type 2 diabetes program. Our dedicated team gets to know each and every patient personally, developing a tailored care plan that minimizes the disease’s effect on their lives through meaningful lifestyle changes, self-monitoring, and medication. With a comprehensive catalog of outpatient and inpatient services, the latest tools and technologies, and a robust clinical trial program—the Institute for Diabetes and Weight Management stands at the forefront of diabetes care. Philanthropy is invaluable to our mission. With support for programmatic enhancements, supportive services, and clinical trial development—among many other opportunities—we can better deliver the holistic, best-in-class care that our patients deserve.
TYPE 1 DIABETES Jefferson is the regional choice for type 1 diabetes care, with a 40% type 1 patient population—twice that of the national average. We have unparalleled experience in addressing the complex health needs of this unique patient base. It is our ultimate vision to establish the region’s first Center for Type 1 Diabetes. Among the Center’s chief priorities will be establishing a clinic devoted to addressing the transition of patients from pediatrics to adult care, a critical step in helping our patients learn how to properly manage their diabetes. Philanthropy is vital to making this vision a reality.
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The future of diabetes care is here, and it’s powered by you. Our vision is clear: we will create the region’s most comprehensive destination for diabetes care and education—a one-stop shop designed with the patient in mind. Your generosity is the catalyst that will bring this vision to life, unlocking our program’s full potential and redefining the standard of diabetes care at Jefferson and beyond.
PATH-BREAKING RESEARCH When it comes to next-generation diabetes care, research is key. And Jefferson is home to some of the nation’s foremost experts who are uncovering breakthroughs in the lab and rapidly translating their discoveries into novel therapies in the clinic. Jefferson researcher Tung Chan, PhD, has identified an innovative way to regulate glucose levels using Akt proteins. This discovery has opened a new frontier in treating diabetes, and has far-reaching potential for other disease areas. Dr. Chan’s work is just a sample of the bold translational research conducted every day at the Institute. Philanthropic support of these efforts—whether through seed funding, programmatic support, or endowment giving, to name a few options—is paramount to staying on the leading edge of diabetes care.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION & OUTREACH Diabetic patients must be equipped with day-to-day knowledge of nutrition, exercise, monitoring, and medication. Cheryl Marco, RD, LDN, CDE, a diabetes education instuctor in Jefferson’s Comprehensive Weight Management Center, is teaching patients about behavior change, nutrition, physical activity, physiology, and long-term skill development. Patients also have access to insulin management classes— an invaluable resource for the many patients living with diabetes. Despite ample patient education options, far too many diabetic patients in Philadelphia never receive the knowledge, resources, and support they need to live a high quality of life. With philanthropy, we can expand outreach efforts, create targeted programs, and help more patients take advantage of Jefferson’s educational offerings. In doing so, we will markedly improve the health, wellness, and happiness of countless Philadelphians.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Weight loss through dietary modification has been shown to prevent type 2 diabetes, improve glycemic control and hypertension, and lower the risk heart disease and stroke, among countless other benefits. The Comprehensive Weight Management Center offers the full range of nutritional and physical coaching, intensive behavioral counseling, medication therapy, and surgery to help every patient achieve their goals and optimize their well-being. Philanthropy provides the resources necessary to expand the breadth and scope of our offerings and increase awareness of and participation in our weight management programs.
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PHILANTHROPY INSPIRES You are the difference. The next treatment, the next cure—you make it possible. With the brightest minds, boldest ideas, and a reputation for next-generation and compassionate care, we are uniquely poised to make the most of your philanthropic investment, quickly transforming your generosity into tangible, life-saving medical successes—setting the standard for diabetes care throughout the region. Join us as we reimagine diabetes care at Jefferson. We are so thankful for your thoughtful consideration of supporting Jefferson. An investment in the Institute is an investment in our patients. Thank you for helping them achieve the best possible quality of life.
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TO LEARN MORE,
CONTACT Margaret Fala Assistant Vice President Development Office of Institutional Advancement Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health 215-955-7556 margaret.fala@jefferson.edu
Jordana Cohen Associate Director of Development Office of Institutional Advancement Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health 215-955-1265 jordana.cohen@jefferson.edu
Office of Institutional Advancement 125 S. 9th St, Suite 600 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Giving.Jefferson.edu
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