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Office
200 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287Phone+1 443-997-5437Fax+1 410-500-4276
Summary
- Dr. Sheela Magge is a pediatric endocrinologist based in Baltimore, MD, specializing in pediatric diabetes and obesity. She has extensive experience in diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes during childhood. Dr. Magge completed her medical training at Yale School of Medicine, with further Pediatrics residency at Boston Children's Hospital and fellowship in pediatrics endocrinology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She currently serves as Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and has held significant roles at Children's National Hospital and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Her research work, particularly in youth-onset type 2 diabetes and childhood obesity, is well-documented, with several publications and citations in leading medical journals. She has also been involved in national consortia, including studies related to Down Syndrome and DISCOVERY of risk factors for type 2 diabetes in youth. Her contributions earned her membership in the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Nutrition and other leadership positions.
Education & Training
- Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2001 - 2004
- Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1998 - 2001
- Yale School of MedicineClass of 1998
- Harvard UniversityBA, Biochemical Sciences, 1992
Certifications & Licensure
- MD State Medical License 2017 - 2025
- DC State Medical License 2014 - 2018
- PA State Medical License 2001 - 2016
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Committee on Nutrition, member American Academy of Pediatrics
Clinical Trials
- Vitamin D3 Supplementation Pilot Study Start of enrollment: 2011 Aug 01
- Down Syndrome Metabolic Health Study Start of enrollment: 2013 Feb 01
- Treatment Trial of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Down Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Glycemia and Gluconeogenesis With Metformin and Liraglutide: A Randomized Trial in Youth-onset Type 2 Diabetes.Katrina B Dietsche, Sheela N Magge, Sydney A Dixon, Faith S Davis, Andrea Krenek
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2024-04-19 - 2 citationsApproach to the Patient: Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes.Talia A Hitt, Tamara S Hannon, Sheela N Magge
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2023-12-21 - 3 citationsPhysical Activity in Youth with Down Syndrome and Its Relationship with Adiposity.Melissa S Xanthopoulos, Rachel Walega, Rui Xiao, Mary E Pipan, Claire I Cochrane
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 2023-08-01
Journal Articles
- Relationships of Body Composition to Cardiac Structure and Function in Adolescents with down Syndrome Are Different Than in Adolescents Without down SyndromeSheela N Magge, Samuel S Gidding, Meryl S Cohen, Andrea Kelly, Melissa Xanthopoulos, Pediatric Cardiology
Press Mentions
- Docs Worry Not Enough Known About GLP-1s and TeensJanuary 2nd, 2025
- Diabetes Diagnoses Nearly Doubled for Black Youth During the PandemicSeptember 18th, 2022
- New Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses in Youth Climbed 77% Amid COVID-19August 24th, 2022
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Grant Support
- DISCOVERY of Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth: Imaging Ancillary StudyNIH NIDDK2023–Present
- Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Obesity in Adolescents with Down SyndromeNICHD2012–Present
- Cardiometabolic Health in Adolescents of South Asian AncestryNIH - NIDDK2018–2023
- Dyslipidemia And CV Risk Factors In Pediatric Obesity And Type 2 DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2007–2010
- Glucose Tolerance And Insulin Sensitivity In Obese Siblings Of Type 2 DiabeticsNational Center For Research Resources2005
Committees
- Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition 2012 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Pediatric Endocrine SocietyMember
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