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- type 2 diabetes
- pediatric obesity
- anti-obesity medications
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Adaptive Mechanisms Responsible for Weight Regain in Youth with Obesity and the Influence of Sex
Kelly, A. S. (PI), Rudser, K. (PI), Bensignor, M. O. (CoI), Bramante, C. T. (CoI), Fox, C. K. (CoI) & Gross, A. (CoI)
ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, NIH NATL INST OF DIABETES/DIG/KIDNEY DIS
6/1/23 → 12/31/26
Project: Research project
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic-related stressors on childhood obesity and cardiometabolic risk
Eaton, A. (PI), French, S. A. (PI), Gunnar, M. R. (PI), Kunin-Batson, A. S. (PI), Bensignor, M. O. (CoI), Kelly, A. S. (CoI), Osypuk, T. L. (CoI), Sherwood, N. E. (CoI) & Wolfson, J. (CoI)
NIH NATL INST OF DIABETES/DIG/KIDNEY DIS
9/19/22 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Examining Pathways Between Food Insecurity and Cardiometabolic Health in Diverse Children and Adolescents
Bensignor, M. O. (PI), Berge, J. M. (PI), Fertig, A. (PI), Kelly, A. S. (PI) & Kunin-Batson, A. S. (PI)
NIH NATL HEART, LUNG AND BLOOD INSTITU
1/15/22 → 12/31/23
Project: Research project
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Adaptive Mechanisms Responsible for Weight Regain in Youth with Obesity and the Influence of Sex
Rudser, K. (PI), Ryder, J. R. (PI), Bensignor, M. O. (CoI), Bramante, C. T. (CoI), Fox, C. K. (CoI), Gross, A. (CoI) & Kelly, A. S. (CoI)
NIH NATL INST OF DIABETES/DIG/KIDNEY DIS
1/1/22 → 12/31/22
Project: Research project
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Anti-obesity pharmacotherapy to decrease BMI and improve insulin sensitivity in adolescents with obesity and type 2 diabetes
Bensignor, M. O. (PI)
NIH NATL INST OF DIABETES/DIG/KIDNEY DIS
8/1/21 → 5/31/26
Project: Research project
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Biological and Social Risk Factors for Predicting Type 2 Diabetes in Youth with Prediabetes: Review of Existing Prediction Models
Jang, S., Ma, S., Hsia, D. S., Cossen, K., Haynes, D. & Bensignor, M. O., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Diabetes Therapy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Improving the Algorithm: The Inclusion of a Socioeconomic Status Measure in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes Development in Youth With Prediabetes
Jang, S., Wang, Y., Ma, S., Hsia, D. S., Cossen, K., Haynes, D. & Bensignor, M. O., May 2026, In: Diabetes care. 49, 5, p. 869-873 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pros and Cons of Early Treatment with GLP-1 Receptor Agonist and SGLT-2 Inhibitors for Youth with Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Review
DeLacey, S. E., Dieguez, A. C. & Bensignor, M. O., Jan 2026, In: Diabetes Therapy. 17, 1, p. 41-54 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Transition to adult diabetes care for young adults with type 2 diabetes: Challenge and opportunity
Klimovitsky, G. F., Liu, S. C., Bantle, A. E., Harindhanavudhi, T. & Bensignor, M. O., Aug 2026, In: Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology. 45, 100446.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Extinguishing the Fire: Treating Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes by Targeting Obesity Treatment
Bensignor, M. O., Hsia, D. S., Van Name, M. A., Jastreboff, A. M. & Ryder, J. R., Dec 2025, In: Diabetes care. 48, 12, p. 1981-1993 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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