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Linda Barbour, MD, Endocrinology, Aurora, CO, University of Colorado Hospital

LindaABarbourMD

Endocrinology • Aurora, CO

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor, Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1999 - 2002
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1984
  • University of Colorado System
    University of Colorado SystemBA, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, With Distinction, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Highest Impact Manuscript Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Who’s Who 2010
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Metformin for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Progeny, Perspective, and a Personalized Approach  
    Linda Barbour, MD, Diabetes Care
  • The Gut Microbiota in Infants of Obese Mothers Increases Inflammation and Susceptibility to NAFLD  
    Kristine A Kuhn, Lyndsey Babcock, Linda A Barbour, Jacob E Friedman, Taylor K Soderborg, Nature
  • Women with Gestational Diabetes Randomized to a Higher Complex Carbohydrate/Low Fat Diet Manifest Lower Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance, Inflammation, Glucose, and F...  
    Hernandez, TL; Van Pelt, RE; Anderson, MA; Reece, MS; Reynolds, R; De La Houssaye, B, Donahoo, WT, Daniels, LJ; Chartier-Logan, C; Jansen, R; Friedman, JE, and Barbou..., Diabetes Care, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Medical Care of the Pregnant Patient 
    Editors: Rosene-Montella K, Keely E, Barbour LA, Lee RV.American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, PAEdition 2nd,2008
  • Medical Care of the Pregnant Patient 
    Chapter: Thyroid Disorders 
    Keely E, Barbour LAEditors: Rosene-Montella K, Keely E, Barbour LA, Lee R.American College of Physicians, Philadelphia2008
  • Medical Care of the Pregnant Patient 
    Chapter: Gestational Diabetes 
    Barbour LAEditors: Rosene-Montella K, Keely E, Barbour LA, Lee R.American College of Physicians, Philadelphia2008
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Breast milk leptin, insulin and n6/n3 fatty acids are associated with early differences in microbiome taxa and metagenomic pathways in infants born to lean and obese m...
    Lemas D, Young B, Tomczik A, Hernandez T, DeLaHoussaye B, Robertson C, Rudolph M, Krebs N, Santorico S, Barbour L, Weir T, Frank D, Friedman J, Keystone Symposia Gut Microbiota Modulation of Host Physiology, Keystone, CO, 1/1/2015
  • Nicotinamide and its Effect on Adipogenesis in Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: The Healthy Start Study
    Buti A, Boyle KE, Dabelea D, Glueck D, Barbour LA, Norris J, Friedman JE, Translational Science, Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
  • Stem Cells from Offspring of Mothers Demonstrate Evidence for Developmental Programming in Obesity
    Baker PR, Boyle KE, Butti AL, Dabelea D, Barbour LA, Friedman JE, American Society of Human Genetics, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Metformin or Glyburide for Treatment of GDM: Time to Hit the Pause Button? 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/24/2019
  • Metformin or Glyburide for Treatment of GDM: Time to Hit the Pause Button? (Repeat) 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/24/2019
  • Thyroid Dysfunction and Thyroid Nodules 
    Multiple lcoations, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy 
    Keely E, Barbour LA, Endotext, MDText.com, Inc.
    South Dartmouth, MA - 1/1/2014
  • GDM Nutrition Guidelines 
    McCullough M, Vellinga G, Gormley J, Caldwell L, Barbour LA, Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative and CO Department of Health
    1/1/2007
  • Gestational Diabetes Guidelines 
    Barbour LA, Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative and CO Department of Health
    1/1/2006
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Press Mentions

  • What's the Best First-Line Tx for Gestational Diabetes?
    What's the Best First-Line Tx for Gestational Diabetes?May 1st, 2018
  • Can We Solve the Childhood Obesity Epidemic During Pregnancy?
    Can We Solve the Childhood Obesity Epidemic During Pregnancy?July 2nd, 2023
  • GLP-1s, Antidiabetic Medications Show Safety in Pregnancy
    GLP-1s, Antidiabetic Medications Show Safety in PregnancyDecember 25th, 2023

Grant Support

  • Regulation Of Maternal Fuel Supply And Neonatal AdiposityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012
  • Role Of Macronutrient Diet Composition On Maternal And Infant Metabolic OutcomesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
  • Regulation Of Maternal Fuel Supply And Neonatal AdiposityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2008
  • Dietary Habits And Blood Glucose Profiles In Non-Diabetic Pregnant WomenNational Center For Research Resources2007–2008
  • Insulin Signaling In Gestational DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2004–2008
  • Role Of Hyperinsulinemia In Macrosomic Infants Born To Diabetic MothersNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development AwardNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
  • Hyperinsulinemia In Macrosomic InfantsNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Insulin Signaling In GDM &Placental HormonesNational Center For Research Resources2002–2003

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Linda Barbour, Dr. Linda Barbour, MD, Dr. L Barbour, Dr. Linda A Barbour