Joslin Diabetes Center
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The Joslin Diabetes Center was founded in 1898 in Boston by famed diabetes specialist Elliott P. Joslin, M.D. The Joslin Diabetes Center is now the world leader in diabetes research, treatment, and education. After a century of constant experimentation and refinement, the Joslin system for controlling diabetes is used throughout the world today by clinicians who understand it's the key to the very best possible patient outcomes. Joslin and its affiliates have treated more than 280,000 patients.
Joslin has partner facilities in the following states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington, and West Virginia.
Joslin is affiliated with Harvard Medical School.
[edit] Mission of Joslin Diabetes Center:
To improve the lives of people with diabetes and its complications through innovative care, education and research that will lead to prevention and cure of the disease.
The Joslin System Developed the approach of using a team of specialists - First to champion the frequent administration of long-and-short-acting insulins - First to champion frequent monitoring of sugar concentrations, both in the urine and later in the blood - Leading the treatment for diabetic eye disorders
