Dr. Ralph A. DeFronzo received the American College of Endocrinology’s Distinction in Endocrinology Award at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress, He was also featured on Helio.com. The award recognizes an AACE member who is expanding the field through education and research.

Endocrine Today spoke with DeFronzo, deputy director of the Texas Diabetes Institute and chief of the diabetes division at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, about his work with combination therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and his future hopes for the field.

Type 2 diabetes researcher receives prestigious award