Irl Hirsch, MD, MACP
Dr. Hirsch is Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
From both a research and teaching point of view, Dr. Hirsch’s career has focused on studying the best strategies for the use of insulin therapy in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. More recently, he has become more interested in glycemic data management and its relationship to more traditional diabetes biomarkers. Dr. Hirsch is currently evaluating glycemic monitoring strategies and better methods for treating diabetic kidney disease in addition to the skin pathology occurring from insulin pump therapy. Over the years, he has been a passionate advocate for patients ensuring access and affordability for insulin and glucose monitoring technology. Dr. Hirsch has authored more than 300 research papers, more than 60 editorials, and numerous book chapters.