Diabetes concerns many of us. Our comprehensive, team-based approach is designed to help you deal with – and avoid – this disease and its potential issues.
Comprehensive Diabetes Care
Diabetes can be a difficult chronic condition. It doesn’t have to be. If left untreated, you may risk heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, eye damage, and more.
With the right approach, you can avoid many of these problems and enjoy good health. Some things you can do: eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, maintain your body weight, and stop smoking.
When it comes to diabetes, we treat the whole person, not just the disease. Our expert team of physicians, counselors, and educators are here to guide you through your medical treatment and help you manage your health for lasting wellness.
Diabetes Program at ZSFG

Diabetes Specialty Care
Comprehensive endocrinology and metabolic medicine led by our team of UCSF doctors.
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Heart Health
First-rate cardiology specialty care for diabetics with heart-related issues.
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Nutrition & Lifestyle Management
Classes and support to help manage diabetes: exercise, nutrition, stop smoking, and more.
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Free Classes for Healthy Living
Our Community Wellness Program promotes wellness practices for our patients and all San Franciscans. We connect the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual to improve health. All physical abilities are accommodated. Most instructors are bilingual.
Comprehensive, Team-based Care
Our expert team of physicians, counselors, and educators deliver a holistic, patient-centric approach to treating diabetes
- UCSF doctors providing the best diabetes and heart care
- Lifestyle counselors for help managing life with diabetes
- Free nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle classes
- Ongoing stop smoking program