Howard A Wolpert MD

Endocrinology•Boston, MA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Assistant Professor, Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School

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732 Harrison Ave FL 2Preston BldgBoston, MA 02118
Phone+1 617-638-7470
Fax+1 617-638-7449

Education & Training

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1987 - 1989
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2011-2012
Diabetes Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013

Clinical Trials

Glycemic Stability of Insulin Aspart Versus Insulin Lispro in Insulin Pump Therapy Start of enrollment: 2007 Feb 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Blood/Interstitial Glucose Measurements and Cognitive Function During Hypoglycemia and Recovery Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Effect of Dietary Fat on Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2010 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Overnight Closed Loop Study in U.S. Start of enrollment: 2013 Jun 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Evaluation of Fats on Postprandial Glucose Control Start of enrollment: 2013 Jun 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Efficacy and Safety of Nasal Glucagon for Treatment of Hypoglycemia in Adults Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 3
Effect of Gain on Closed-Loop Insulin Start of enrollment: 2013 Dec 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Insulin Bolus Required for High Fat Foods in Type 1 Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2014 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
The Use of Mini-dose Glucagon to Prevent Exercise-induced Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2016 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 2
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Characterizing insulin dosing behaviour and glycaemic excursions: Development of metrics using connected insulin pen and continuous glucose monitoring.
Howard Wolpert, David Rodbard, Jie Xue, Jennal Johnson, Eyal Dassau
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2025-05-01
Weight gain as a complication of intensification of glucose control with automated insulin delivery systems.
Julia Kelly, Devin Steenkamp, Elizabeth Brouillard, Howard Wolpert
Diabetic Medicine. 2025-03-24
1 citations
Defining Continuous Glucose Monitor Time in Range in a Large, Community-Based Cohort Without Diabetes.
Nicole L Spartano, Naznin Sultana, Honghuang Lin, Huimin Cheng, Sophia Lu
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2025-03-17

Lectures

Meal Planning for Type 1 Diabetes
Howard A. Wolpert, MD - 6/13/2014

Press Mentions

BUMC Faculty Appointments and Promotions – January 2023April 20th, 2023
Becoming an Adult with Type 1 DiabetesSeptember 19th, 2019
Joslin's Technology Leader Starting New Innovation ChapterJuly 7th, 2016
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Grant Support

Effectiveness Trial to Support Adoption of Hybrid Closed Loop Therapy in Underserved Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Impact of System Functionality and Features on Lived ExperienceBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER2024–2028
Effectiveness Trial to Support Adoption of Hybrid Closed Loop Therapy in Underserved Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Impact of System Functionality and Features on Lived ExperienceBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER2024–2028