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Robert Rizza, MD, Endocrinology, Rochester, MN

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Endocrinology • Rochester, MN

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor, Internal Medicine, Mayo Medical School

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Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1976 - 1980
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1976
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1973
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1971
  • The Johns Hopkins University
    The Johns Hopkins UniversityBA, Biophysics, 1967

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1976 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Mentorship Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 2012
  • Banting Award for Distinquished Scientific Accomplishments American Diabetes Association, 2010
  • Honorary Fellow Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An Increase in Chromogranin A-positive, Hormone-Negative Endocrine Cells in Pancreas in Cystic Fibrosis  
    Robert A Rizza, Antoinette Moran, Journal of the Endocrine Society
  • Paradigm Shifts in Nocturnal Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes  
    Robert A Rizza, Ananda Basu, Rita Basu, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Insulin Pulse Amplitude and Frequency Do Not Determine Rates of Endogenous Glucose Production in Nondiabetic Subjects  
    Varghese RT, Andrews JC, Shah M, Piccinini F, Dalla Man C, Rizza RA, Cobelli C, Vella A, Diabetologia, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Goldman's Cecil Medicine 
    Chapter: Hypoglycemia/Pancreatic Islet Cell Disorders 
    Page 1499 - 1505Vella A, Rizza RA, Service FJEditors: Goldman L; Schafer AI.Elsevier/Saunders, PhiladelphiaEdition 24th,2012
  • Clinical Dilemmas in Diabetes 
    Vella A, Rizza RAWiley-Blackwell, Chichester; Hoboken2011
  • Textbook of Diabetes 
    Chapter: Metabolic Disturbances in Diabetes 
    Page 215 - 216Vella A, Rizza RAEditors: Holt RIG; et al.Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester; HobokenEdition 4th,2010
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Insulin Action in Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus: Results of a Randomized Crossover Trial Comparing Sulphonylurea Therapy with Exogeneous Insulin
    Firth RG, Bell PM, Rizza RA, British Diabetes Association, Sheffield, England, 1/1/1986
  • Improvement in Insulin Action on Hepatic and Periphreal Tissues: A Major Postreceptor Effect of Chronic Sulfonylurea Therapy
    Mandarino L, Rizza RA, Gerich JE, European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Oslo, Norway, 1/1/1983

Press Mentions

  • Mayo Clinic Q and a: Metabolic Syndrome and Lifestyle Changes
    Mayo Clinic Q and a: Metabolic Syndrome and Lifestyle ChangesMarch 6th, 2023
  • SPECIAL REPORT-Drugmakers Pushed Aggressive Diabetes Therapy. Patients Paid the Price
    SPECIAL REPORT-Drugmakers Pushed Aggressive Diabetes Therapy. Patients Paid the PriceNovember 4th, 2021
  • How Dehydration May Affect Type 2 Diabetes Management and Risk
    How Dehydration May Affect Type 2 Diabetes Management and RiskJuly 29th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Mayo Clinic Center For Translational Science ActivitiesNational Center For Research Resources2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Pediatric ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2006–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Clinical TrialsNational Center For Research Resources2006–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For AIDS ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2006–2011
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance In ManNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2011
  • Comparative Medicine Core Facility Infrastructure ImprovementNational Center For Research Resources2010
  • Mayo Clinic Center For Clinical And Translational ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2006–2010
  • Investigations On GluconeogenesisNational Center For Research Resources2007–2008
  • Ctsa/Ncra Community Engagement SupplementNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Ctsa: K12 ComponentNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • General Clinical Research CenterNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Mechanisms Of Postprandial Hyperglycemia In HumansNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Effects Of Free Fatty Acids On Endogenous Glucose ProductionNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Insulin Effect On Gluconeogenesis In Type 2 DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Effect Of Type 2 Diabetes On Insulin Stimulated Splanchnic Glucose UptakeNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Diabetes Prevention Trial - Type I Diabetes (Dpt-1)National Center For Research Resources2004
  • Comparison Of The Dual And Triple Tracer MethodNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance In ManNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2003
  • Incretin Hormone GLP-1, Mode Of Glucose Delivery &UptakNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Glucagon And Glucose Release, Glycogenolysis And Gluconeogenesis In DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • NON Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus On Muscle &Splanchnic GlucoseNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Effects Of Glucagon On Carbohydrate Metabolism In Type 2 Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Effects Of GLP On Glucose EffectivenessNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Effects Of GLP 1 On Insulin Action In Diabetic &Non Diabetic SubjectsNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Effect Of Androgen Replacement On Carbohydrate MetabolismNational Institute On Aging1998–2002
  • Diabetes Prevention Trial--Type I DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1996–2002
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin ResistanceNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–2000
  • Effects Of Glucagon On Glucose ToleranceNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus--Glucose Stimulating Own Uptake/ReleaseNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
  • Evaluation Of New Method To Measure Insulin Action And Glucose EffectivenessNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
  • Method To Measure Insulin Action And Glucose Effectiveness In HumansNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
  • Effects Of Overnight Insulin Infusion In Insulin Action In NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1996–1999
  • Effects Of Glucagon On Hepatic Glucose Release, Glycogenolysis, GluconeogenesisNational Center For Research Resources1996–1999
  • Effects Of Nocturnal Increase In Growth Hormone On Breakfast ToleranceNational Center For Research Resources1994–1999
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance In ManNational Center For Research Resources1985–1999
  • Evaluation Of A New Method To Measure Insulin Action And Glucose EffectivenessNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Effects Of Endurance Training On Muscle Protein Synthesis In Women And MenNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Impact Of Glucose On Glucose Uptake In Controls And NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Alterations In Insulin Secretion, Insulin Action, And Diabetes And Blood GlucoseNational Center For Research Resources1994–1996
  • Impact Of Glucose PER SE On Glucose Uptake In Controls And NIDDMNational Center For Research Resources1995
  • Effect Of Sulfonylurea (GLIPIZIDE) On Growth Hormone Secretion In HumansNational Center For Research Resources1995
  • Growth Hormone To Treat Hypoglycemia In Patients With Metastatic InsulinomasNational Center For Research Resources1994–1995
  • Effects Of Physiologic Changes In Glucagon On Carbohydrate ToleranceNational Center For Research Resources1993–1995
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance In ManNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1995
  • Comparison Of Rate Of Onset Of Insulin Action In NIDDM And Nondiabetic ControlNational Center For Research Resources1993–1994
  • Characterization Of GI Motility In DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1993–1994
  • Assessment Of Contribution Of Insulin Secretion And Insulin Action CarbohydratesNational Center For Research Resources1993–1994
  • Effects Of Early Morning Increases In Cortisol On Breakfast ToleranceNational Center For Research Resources1992–1994
  • Blood Draws For Radioimmunoassay And Radioenzymatic StandardsNational Center For Research Resources1992–1993
  • Validation And Application Of Nonsteady-State EquationsNational Center For Research Resources1990–1993
  • Characterization Of GI Motility In Patients With DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1989–1993
  • Feasibility Study--Effect Of Somatostatin On Meal-Induced Insulin SecretionNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Assessment Of Insulin Action In NIDDM Using Variable Insulin InfusionsNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Assessment Of Contribution Of Insulin Secretion And Insulin ActionNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Treatment Of Abnormal Insulin Kinetics And Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • Bibliography ManagementNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • Effect Of Meal Composition On Treatment Of HypoglycemiaNational Center For Research Resources1990–1991
  • Postprandial Metabolism In Niddm--Hepatic Glucose CyclingNational Center For Research Resources1989–1991
  • Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide (GIP) In Health And DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1989–1991
  • Standardization Of Radioimmuno And Radioenzymatic AssaysNational Center For Research Resources1987–1991
  • Use Of Human Ultralente For Basal Insulin DeliveryNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Effect Of Meal Composition On Treatment Of HypoclycemiaNational Center For Research Resources1989
  • Effect Of Ultralente On Postprandial Carbohydrate DisposalNational Center For Research Resources1987–1989
  • Futile Cycling--Hyperinsulinemia, Hyperglycemia, And Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1988
  • Are Isotopes Of Glucose, Leucine, And Palmitate Irreversible TracersNational Center For Research Resources1988
  • Futile Cycling In Man--Effects Of IDDMNational Center For Research Resources1986
  • Effects Of Insulin And Sufonylurea Therapy In Insulin ActionNational Center For Research Resources1986
  • Effects Of Insulin Action Using Variable And Constant InfusionNational Center For Research Resources1986
  • Effects Of Tolinase On Insulin Action In Non-Insulin Dependent DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Effects Of Hyperinsulinemia On Insulin ActionNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Effects Of Growth Hormone On Insulin ActionNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Effects Of Exercise On Insulin ActionNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Effects Of Acromegaly On Insulin ActionNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Effects Of Acanthosis Nigricans On Insulin ActionNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Effect Of Reversal Of Hyperinsulinemia On Insulin ActionNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Effect Of Hyperinsulinemia On Catecholamine MetabolismNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Mechanisms Of Insulin Resistance In ManNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985

Professional Memberships

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