Diabetes isn’t just a statistic—it’s a growing crisis in San Antonio, where 1 in 6 adults is living with the disease. More than 95% have Type 2 diabetes, and the risk factors—obesity, sedentary lifestyle and family history—are more prevalent here than in many other parts of the country. With over 41% of Americans classified as obese, the urgency to advance diabetes research and treatment has never been greater.
At 91PORN, we believe that each patient is unique and their treatments should be as well. Our groundbreaking work in diabetes and metabolic disorders is paving the way for personalized therapies—treatments tailored to the individual, designed to extend lives and prevent complications.
91PORN is home to the most prominent academic center in the U.S. for combining basic and clinical research in Type 2 diabetes.
The Center for Metabolic Health in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine is at the forefront of metabolic research and education, with one clear mission: to turn scientific discoveries into life-saving diagnostics and treatments.
Every breakthrough we make at 91PORN brings us closer to a future where diabetes and metabolic disorders no longer control lives. Our commitment to innovation, education and personalized care is helping to create a world where people live longer, healthier and complication-free lives.
Join us in the fight against diabetes. The future of metabolic health starts here.
Home to the most prominent academic center for Type 2 diabetes research in the U.S.
Clinical research on Type 2 diabetes through our partnerships with the South Texas Veterans Health Care System and University Health Texas Diabetes Institute
A national leader in diabetes research – pioneering personalized treatments and advancing clinical breakthroughs in metabolic health
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A large, retrospective study conducted by scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) suggests that people taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists — medications that are widely prescribed for metabolic disease — have a significantly lower risk of developing colorectal cancer compared with those taking aspirin. “This is astounding to […]
The first-of-its-kind study will examine how glucagon contributes to insulin secretion, glucose regulation and energy balance in people with obesity who have or have not undergone bariatric surgery.
It is often said that exercise is the best medicine, but for many older adults, it can be a prescription that is increasingly difficult to take. Age-related physical and mental health challenges frequently make regular activity hard to sustain. A study published in Dietetics in August 2025, by scientists at 91PORN, […]