Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes provides a clinical service for children, adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes (also known as childhood, juvenile or insulin-dependent diabetes).  Additionally, the Center supports substantial clinical and basic science research programs to prevent and ultimately cure this chronic life-threatening disease. The Center is managed as a distinct administrative unit of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and is located within a building on the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado.

In 1978, Marvin Davis generously provided funds for the construction of the building. The Center was opened in 1980 at the Ninth Avenue campus in Denver and was expanded in 1983, 1986, and 1994. In May 2005, The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes relocated to a new building within the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado.

Our independent budget, fundraising, and endowments provide unique facilities and resources for clinicians, clinical researchers, and basic biomedical scientists working to help patients with type 1 diabetes. The Center provides state-of-the-art clinical diabetes care to 80% of children with diabetes in Colorado and 2000 adults within the Rocky Mountain Region as well as receiving national and international referrals.

The Center faculty participates in a number of teaching activities. Medical students and Physician Assistant students rotate through the Center on elective rotations. The Center and Children’s Hospital Colorado support a Pediatric Endocrine Fellowship. Basic science faculty members provide mentorship to pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows from around the world.

Visit the Center website at: www.barbaradaviscenter.org or call them at (303) 724-2323

The Barbara Davis Center Mission

  • Provide clinical services for patients with type 1 diabetes through pediatric, adult, and eye clinics
  • Support substantial clinical research and basic science research programs to prevent and ultimately cure this chronic disease
  • Educate families and patients about type 1 diabetes

Executive Director:   Marian Rewers, MD, PhD
Director of Research: Lori Sussel, PhD

BDC Research Studies

The Barbara Davis Center Reviews

Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes“For the first time in my 20 years as a diabetic I felt as though I found people who truly understand. Many of the employees at the BDC either have diabetes themselves or have family members with this disease. They truly “get it”. I felt so supported, it was a huge weight off my shoulders to be with people who know what I’m going through daily. I learned more in the first 20 minutes at Barbara Davis than I’ve learned in 20 years with this disease. As a result of the amazing care I’ve received, my A1C came down from a 7.1 to a 6.4 in just 3 months. I can’t say enough about Barbara Davis and the staff-I only wish I had found them sooner.” ~Tammy

“I had my first appointment yesterday and was so impressed, they don’t just rush you through like a typical doctors office. My doctor was kind and supportive. I will definitely go back, I found an Endo that truly cares!” ~Carrie

“The Barbara Davis Center has a team of people who truly care about my child. I am forever grateful for all they have done for my son.” ~Trista

“My diabetes was out of control until I started seeing Dr. Gutin… he and the entire staff at the Adult Clinic are fantastic. It’s a 7 hour round trip drive for me to get to the appointments. They take time in answering your questions and explaining any aspects you may not understand. Appointments are always on time, and you NEVER feel rushed. If blood sugars are a little out of range, you are NEVER made to feel like a loser….they work with you and good results are cheered on. Diabetes is a life changing disease, the people at B. Davis are here to help a diabetic manage his/her disease. Special thanks to all!” ~Judy