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Olga Theresa Gupta

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics, Endocrinology
Box 31242 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Dept of Pediatrics, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


The central goals of my past and present research are to better understand the psychosocial mechanisms leading to poor adherence to diabetes self-management tasks in young individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus, and to develop novel behavioral interventions that are safe and effective for this population.  I have 20 years of clinical experience in endocrinology and diabetes, with a specific expertise in insulin signaling and metabolic disorders.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Pediatrics · 2023 - Present Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Pediatrics

Recent Publications


The Expanding Problem of Regional Adiposity: Revisiting a 1985 Diabetes Classic by Ohlson et al.

Journal Article Diabetes · May 1, 2024 Body fat distribution is a predictor of metabolic health in obesity. In this Classics in Diabetes article, we revisit a 1985 Diabetes article by Swedish investigators Ohlson et al. This work was one of the first prospective population-based studies that es ... Full text Link to item Cite

Body composition in early pubescent children with obesity: effects following 1 year of nonintervention.

Journal Article J Appl Physiol (1985) · April 1, 2024 Little is known about whether body composition changes differently between children with and without obesity following 1 year of nonintervention. Therefore, we investigated body composition in early pubescent children (8-12 yr) with and without obesity bef ... Full text Link to item Cite

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for youth with type 1 diabetes and depressive symptoms: a pilot and feasibility study.

Journal Article Mhealth · 2024 Depression is more common in youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) compared to youth without diabetes. This study aims to assess the efficacy of Competent Adulthood Transition with Cognitive Humanistic and Interpersonal Teaching (CATCH-IT), an internet-based co ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Impact of Integrated Pet Care on Glycemic Control and Diabetes Responsibility

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2027

Depression Prevention in Adolescents: Intervention Optimization in Preparation for Implementation Study

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Illinois at Chicago · 2022 - 2024

Directing Stem Cells to the Adipocyte Lineage in Infantile Hemangiomas

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2024

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of California San Francisco, School of Medicine · 2000 M.D.