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Devjit
Tripathy, MD
- Endocrinology
- Internal Medicine
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About Me
Research
I have been involved in multiple clinical researchstudies inthe pathophysiologyof type 2 diabetes. My mainfocus hasbeen dissecting the underlying mechanisms of insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction,particularly how elevated free fatty acids induce insulin resistance and thenatural history of development of type 2 diabetesas well aspharmacological interventions to preventtype 2 diabetes.Iam currentlyinvolved in the validationand mechanism of actionof manyof the more recent medications used to treat and preventType 2 diabetes.My other field of interest is metabolic effects of sexhormones,particularlylong-term effects of testosteroneand estrogen.
Relevant Diseases
Diabetes, Insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, hypogonadism, transgender medicine
Techniques
Insulin clamps, glucosetolerance test
Gender
Male
Languages
English, Hindi
Credentials
Education
Medical School:
Sambalpur University
Residency:
VSS Medical College
Fellowship:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Qualifications
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine/Endocrinology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Treatment and Care
Specific areas of interest and expertise include:
- Adrenal disorders
- Calcium disorders
- Cholesterol and lipid disorders
- Diabetes management
- Hormone imbalance
- Hypoglycemia
- Menopause and hormonal transition
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis and bone health
- Pituitary disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Reproductive hormone disorders
- Thyroid disorders
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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