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Irl Hirsch, MD, Endocrinology, Seattle, WA

IrlBHirschMD

Endocrinology Seattle, WA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor of Medicine, University Wash

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  • Office

    University Of Washington Medical Center
    4225 Roosevelt Way Ne Suite 101
    Seattle, WA 98105
    Phone+1 206-598-4882

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1987 - 1989
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1985 - 1987
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • Women's Health Castle Connolly, 2008
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Hypoglycemia in Older Adults with Type 1 Diabetes  
    Anuj Bhargava, Robin Goland, Irl B Hirsch, Yogish C Kudva, Janet B Mcgill, Louis Philipson, Francesco Vendrame, Ruth S Weinstock, JAMA
  • Using Insulin to Treat Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes in 2020  
    Irl B Hirsch, Linda M Gaudiani, JAMA
  • Connecting the Dots: Validation of Time in Range Metrics with Microvascular Outcomes  
    Korey K Hood, Irl B Hirsch, Diabetes Care
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Lectures

  • Advances in Therapy 
    2019 ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, Philadelphia - 4/10/2019
  • 1st Annual Diabetes Symposium: New Advances and Innovations 
    Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 9/28/2012
  • Pregnancy Complicated by Diabetes and Severe Insulin Resistance (SIR): Review of 8 Cases on U-500 Regular Insulin (U500) 
    Seattle, WA - 6/15/2014

Authored Content

  • Effect of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Hypoglycemia in Older Adults with Type 1 DiabetesJune 2020
  • Using Insulin to Treat Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes in 2020May 2020

Press Mentions

  • Technosphere Insulin + Insulin Degludec Noninferior to Usual Care in T1DM
    Technosphere Insulin + Insulin Degludec Noninferior to Usual Care in T1DMDecember 17th, 2024
  • Large Differences Observed Among Insulin Algorithms at US Academic Hospitals
    Large Differences Observed Among Insulin Algorithms at US Academic HospitalsAugust 7th, 2024
  • Inhaled Insulin for Type 1 Diabetes Featured at ADA 2024 Scientific Sessions
    Inhaled Insulin for Type 1 Diabetes Featured at ADA 2024 Scientific SessionsJuly 12th, 2024
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Committees

  • member, AACE/ACE Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm 2031
  • member, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING A DIABETES MELLITUS COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLAN 2015
  • member, AACE/ACE COMPREHENSIVE DIABETES MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM 2015
  • member, 2011 AACE Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan
  • member, CONSENSUS STATEMENT BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY ON THE COMPREHENSIVE TYPE 2 DIABETES MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM 2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • member, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology - Clinical Practice Guidelines for Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan 2015

Professional Memberships