Einstein Experts
Jill P. Crandall, M.D.
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Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Jacob A. and Jeanne E. Barkey Chair in Medicine
Chief, Division of Endocrinology
Director, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism
DiabetesType 2 diabetesDiabetes prevention
Clinical TrialsPrediabetesResveratrolAn expert in diabetes prevention, Dr. Crandall is director of the Diabetes Clinical Trials Unit at Einstein and Montefiore and a principal investigator for several NIH-sponsored clinical trials, including the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcome Study (for which she holds several national leadership positions, including Executive Committee membership), Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes (GRADE) and the PERL (Preventing Early Renal Loss) study.
Dr. Crandall’s research focuses on age-related changes in glucose metabolism and the relationship between high blood-sugar levels (hyperglycemia) and cardiovascular risk. She currently serves on the American Diabetes Association’s Professional Practice Committee. Dr. Crandall is an attending physician at the Montefiore Medical Center Diabetes Clinic and maintains an active consultative practice in endocrinology.
Additional Areas of Expertise
Aging, Cardiovascular disease
Highlighted Media Coverage
Einstein Multimedia
Science Talk: Lifestyle Changes May Stave Off Diabetes for a Decade
Professional Links
Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes