Joslin Diabetes Center
2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
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To find the best diabetes care, we didn't just follow the leaders, we brought them here.

The Joslin Diabetes Center at Brookwood Medical Center is the only southeastern affiliate of the Harvard-based Joslin Diabetes Center, a recognized leader in diabetes treatment, education and research.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 205-802-6722.
 

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease in which glucose (sugar) builds up in the blood stream because the body does not produce or properly use insulin.  Glucose comes from the food we eat and is needed by our bodies to produce energy.  Insulin is made by cells in the pancreas and moves glucose from our bloodstream into our cells. The goal of a person with diabetes should be to lower their blood sugar levels and improve their body's use of insulin.