Clinical Services
Texas Diabetes Institute
A Center of Excellence for Comprehensive Diabetes Care and Research
At the Texas Diabetes Institute (TDI), patients receive holistic, coordinated care—all under one roof. This innovative facility brings together a team of specialists, including:
- Family physicians
- Endocrinologists
- Renal specialists
- Orthopaedists
- Ophthalmologists
- Dermatologists
- Podiatrists
- Wound care specialists
This multidisciplinary approach ensures that patients with diabetes receive comprehensive treatment, helping to prevent the serious, and sometimes life-threatening, complications of the disease.
Five Integrated Centers of Excellence
TDI’s mission is carried out through five core areas:
- Health Promotion
- Patient Education
- Professional Training
- Treatment
- Diabetes Research
Each of these centers works in harmony to support patients, train healthcare professionals, and drive innovation in diabetes care.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
TDI offers a wide range of services and amenities designed to support both patient care and community health, including:
- 28-station outpatient renal dialysis clinic
- On-site pharmacy
- Specialty clinics for each medical discipline
- Research laboratories and four hyperbaric chambers
- Auditorium, café and grill, and chapel
- Demonstration kitchen for nutrition and cooking classes
- Fully equipped fitness center
These features make TDI not just a treatment center, but a hub for wellness and community support in Bexar County and South Texas.
Supporting Children and Families
In partnership with the Children’s Clinic, TDI provides:
- A dedicated Children’s Center Clinic
- “Youth in Motion” fitness programming in the on-site gym
- Cooking classes in English and Spanish in the education kitchen
- YMCA 360 program support for accessible pediatric diabetes prevention
Together, these programs offer families the tools they need to promote healthier lifestyles and prevent diabetes-related complications in children and adolescents.
University Hospital
Women’s and Children’s Hospital Highlights
Located within University Hospital, the Women’s and Children’s Hospital delivers comprehensive, child-friendly care in a warm and welcoming setting.
Key Features Include:
- Dedicated Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
- Specialized Children’s Emergency Department
- Spacious, private inpatient rooms designed for kids
- On-site pediatric rehabilitation gyms
- Child Life Center for emotional support and play
- Family Center with lounge space and educational resources
- Integrated cafeteria, conference facilities, and overnight accommodations for families
An Ideal Environment for Trainees
With direct access to the UT Health San Antonio Medical School, University Hospital provides an exceptional training environment:
- Modern conference facilities
- On-site trainee lounges and food services
- Proximity to research, faculty offices, and learning resources
A Leader in Neonatal and Pediatric Care
Every year, more than 3,000 newborns are admitted to the Term Newborn Nursery and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
NICU Snapshot:
- 700+ admissions annually
- Level III care: ~500 infants requiring ventilator or oxygen support
- Level II care: For pre-term infants, babies of diabetic mothers, post-surgical cases, and other high-risk newborns
- Daily census: ~16 Level III and 12 Level II patients
The NICU at University Hospital is designed with family comfort and patient safety in mind. Its single-family room pods allow for privacy, 24/7 family presence, and optimized care.
In the News
- Continuing Medical Education Podcast Directory
- DeFronzo Wins Global Prize for Work in Type 2 Diabetes
- $10 million from Bexar County to assist Kate Marmion School of Public Health development
- The Half-Billion-Dollar Project that could keep the NBA Team in SA and Position the City as a Major Sports Medicine Center
