Sarit Polsky, MD

Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Barbara Davis Center


FacultyPhoto
Medical School
  • MD, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (2004)
Graduate School
  • MPH, Johns Hopkins University (2002)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Brandeis University (MA) (1999)
Internship
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Jacobi) Program (2005)
Residency
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Jacobi) Program, Internal Medicine (2007)
Fellowships
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program, Clinical Research Fellowship (2008)
  • University of Colorado, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (2012)
Languages
English, Spanish
Department
Pediatrics-Barbara Davis Center

Professional Titles

  • Director of the Pregnancy and Women's Health Clinic at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes
  • Associate Director, CU Diabetes Fellowship
  • Co-Director of the EPIC Diabetes Conference

Recognitions

  • Steering Committee Member, T1D Exchange Clinic Network and Registry (2017)

Research Interests

My research focus is in type 1 diabetes mellitus with 3 main foci: 1) women's health, 2) advanced diabetes technologies, and 3) complications.

Publications

  • Polsky S, Donahoo WT, Bayliss EA, Portz JD, Elliott TE, Funk KL, Williams RJ, Shainline M. Variability in Bariatric Surgery Criteria in 11 US Centers. 30th Annual Scientific Meeting: The Obesity Society September 21, 2012.
  • Polsky S, Ogden LG, MacLean PS, Giles ED, Brill C, Hill JO, Wyatt HR. Biomarker Profile Does Not Predict Weight Loss Success. 30th Annual Scientific Meeting: The Obesity Society September 21, 2012.
  • Bayliss E, Powers JD, Toh D, Donahoo WT, Polsky S, Herrington L, Butler M, Portz JD, Williams R, Vijayadeva V, Arterburn D. A Multi-Site Comparison of Laparoscopic Gastric Band vs. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Bariatric Surgical Procedures. 19th Annual HMO Research Network Conference April 16, 2013.
  • Polsky S, Ogden LG, MacLean PS, Giles ED, Brill C, Hill JO, Wyatt HR. Biomarker Profile Does Not Predict Weight Loss Success. ISRN Obesity. In Press.
  • Comparative Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding vs Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Arterburn D, Powers JD, Toh S, Polsky S, Butler MG, Portz JD, Donahoo WT, Herrinton L, Williams RJ, Vijayadeva V, Fisher D, Bayliss EA. JAMA Surg. 2014 Dec 1;149(12):1279-87. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2014.1674. PMID: 25353723 [PubMed - in process]
  • Perspectives of older African-American women on a community-based weight loss program: qualitative findings from the Senior Wellness Initiative and Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Collaboration for Health. Cifuentes M, Polsky S, Mitchell NS. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2014 Oct;62(10):1996-8. doi: 10.1111/jgs.13040. No abstract available. PMID: 25333543 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
  • Peters JC, Polsky S, Stark R, Zhaoxing P, Hill JO. Appetite. 2014 Aug;79:183-8. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.04.019. Epub 2014 Apr 24. PMID: 24769295 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Free Article
  • The influence of herbs, spices, and regular sausage and chicken consumption on liking of reduced fat breakfast and lunch items. Polsky S, Beck J, Stark RA, Pan Z, Hill JO, Peters JC. J Food Sci. 2014 Oct;79(10):S2117-26. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.12643. Epub 2014 Sep 12. PMID: 25219391 [PubMed - in process]
  • Bayliss E, Powers JD, Donahoo WT, Toh D, Polsky S, Herrington L, Butler M, Portz JD, Williams R, Vijayadeva V, Arterburn D. PS3-53: A Multi-Site Comparison of Laparoscopic Gastric Band vs. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Bariatric Surgical Procedures. Clin Med Res 2013 Sep; 11(3):175.
  • Polsky S, Donahoo WT, Lyons EE, Funk KL, Elliott TE, Williams R, Arterburn D, Portz JD, Bayliss E. Evaluation of Care Management Intensity and Bariatric Surgical Weight Loss. Am J Manag Care. (In press 2014)
  • Polsky S, Ogden LG, MacLean PS, Giles ED, Brill C, Wyatt HR. Biomarker Profile Does Not Predict Weight Loss Success in Successful and Unsuccessful Diet-Reduced Obese Individuals: a Prospective Study. ISRN Obes. 2013 Jan 1; 2013. pii: 804129. [PMID: 24363955, PMCID: PMC3867982].
  • Mitchell NS, Polsky S. Innovative Care Delivery Model to Address Obesity in Older African-American Women: Senior Wellness Initiative and TOPS Collaboration for Health (SWITCH). J Am Geriatr Soc, 2013 Nov; 61(11): 1971-5. [PMID: 24219198]
  • Garg SK, Polsky S, Shah VN. New Medications for the Treatment of Diabetes. In: Phillip M, Battelino T, eds. ATTD 2014 Yearbook: Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes. 6th Ed. Chapter 14. Mary Ann Liebert, Inc (In press).
  • Polsky S, Catenacci V, Wyatt H, Hill J. Obesity: Epidemiology, Etiology and Prevention. In: Ross AC, Caballero B, Cousins RJ, Tucker KL, Ziegler TR, eds. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. 11th Ed. Chapter 58. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott William & Wilkins; 2014: 771-785.
  • Mitchell NS, Polsky S, Catenacci VA, Furniss AL, Prochazka AV. Up to 7 Years of Sustained Weight Loss for Weight-Loss Program Completers. Am J Prev Med. 2015 Aug;49(2):248-58. PubMed PMID: 26033350
  • Polsky S, Donahoo WT, Lyons EE, Funk KL, Elliott TE, Williams R, Arterburn D, Portz JD, Bayliss E. Evaluation of care management intensity and bariatric surgical weight loss. Am J Manag Care. 2015 Mar;21(3):182-9. PubMed PMID: 25880623
  • Garg SK, Polsky S, Shah VN. New medications for the treatment of diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2015 Feb;17 Suppl 1:S119-33. PubMed PMID: 25679422
  • Polsky S, Ellis SL. Obesity, insulin resistance, and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2015 Aug;22(4):277-82. PubMed PMID: 26087341
  • Polsky S: Contributing Reviewer. Pregnancy. In Medical Management of Type 1 Diabetes, 7th edition. Low Wang CC, Shah A, Eds. Alexandria, VA, American Diabetes Association (In Press).
  • Garg SK, Polsky S, Shah VN. New Medications for the Treatment of Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther, In Press 2016.
  • Dailey G, Ahmad A, Polsky S, Shah V. A novel option for prandial insulin therapy: inhaled insulin. Postgrad Med. 2016 Nov;128(8):839-847. PubMed PMID: 27580306
  • Polsky S. Effective Postprandial Glucose Management in Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2016 Jun;18(6):343-5. PubMed PMID: 27218447
  • Polsky S, Akturk HK. Alcohol Consumption, Diabetes Risk, and Cardiovascular Disease Within Diabetes. Curr Diab Rep. 2017 Nov 4;17(12):136. PubMed PMID: 29103170
  • Polsky S, Giordano D, Voelmle MK, Garcetti R, Garg SK. Using technology to advance type 1 diabetes care among women during the reproductive years and in pregnancy. Postgrad Med. 2016 May;128(4):418-26. PubMed PMID: 26924774
  • Garg SK, Polsky S. Continuous glucose monitoring in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes. Lancet. 2017 Nov 25;390(10110):2329-2331. PubMed PMID: 28923466
  • Polsky S, Garcetti R. CGM, Pregnancy, and Remote Monitoring. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2017 Jun;19(S3):S49-S59. PubMed PMID: 28585876
  • Garg SK, Polsky S, Shah VN. New Medications for the Treatment of Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther, 2016; 18 Suppl 1:S112-29.
  • Petry NM, Foster NC, Cengiz E, Tamborlane WV, Wagner J, Polsky S. Substance Use in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes in the T1D Exchange. Diabetes Educ. 2018 Dec;44(6):510-518. PubMed PMID: 30203721
  • Shah VN, Wu M, Polsky S, Snell-Bergeon JK, Sherr JL, Cengiz E, DiMeglio LA, Pop-Busui R, Mizokami-Stout K, Foster NC, Beck RW. Gender differences in diabetes self-care in adults with type 1 diabetes: Findings from the T1D Exchange clinic registry. J Diabetes Complications. 2018 Oct;32(10):961-965. PubMed PMID: 30121205
  • Polsky S, Wu M, Bode BW, DuBose SN, Goland RS, Maahs DM, Foster NC, Peters AL, Levy CJ, Shah VN, Beck RW. Diabetes Technology Use Among Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women with T1D in the T1D Exchange. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2018 Aug;20(8):517-523. PubMed PMID: 29990438
  • Messer LH, Berget C, Beatson C, Polsky S, Forlenza GP. Preserving Skin Integrity with Chronic Device Use in Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2018 Jun;20(S2):S254-S264. PubMed PMID: 29916740
  • Polsky S. Is It Safe to Use "On-Demand" Continuous Glucose Monitoring During Pregnancy?. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2018 Mar;20(3):177-179. PubMed PMID: 29565718
  • Halliday TM, Polsky S, Schoen JA, Legget KT, Tregellas JR, Williamson KM, Cornier MA. Comparison of surgical versus diet-induced weight loss on appetite regulation and metabolic health outcomes. Physiol Rep. 2019 Apr;7(7):e14048. PubMed PMID: 30927343
  • Polsky S, Voelmle MaryK, Joshee P, Giordano D, Snell-Bergeon JK, Nakamura K, Garg SK. Improved Glucose Control in Pregnant Women with Type 1 Diabetes Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Share System, Abstract. American Diabetes Association 76th Scientific Sessions; 2016 June 12; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. June 2016, Volume 65, Suppl 1A, www.diabetes.org/diabetes; c2016.
  • Afkarian M, Polsky S, Parsa A, Aronson R, Caramori ML, Cherney DZ, Crandall JP, de Boer IH, Elliott TG, Galecki AT, Goldfine AB, Haw JS, Hirsch IB, Karger AB, Lingvay I, Maahs DM, McGill JB, Molitch ME, Perkins BA, Pop-Busui R, Pragnell M, Rosas SE, Rossing P, Senior P, Sigal RJ, Spino C, Tuttle KR, Umpierrez GE, Wallia A, Weinstock RS, Wu C, Mauer M, Doria A. Preventing Early Renal Loss in Diabetes (PERL) Study: A Randomized Double-Blinded Trial of Allopurinol-Rationale, Design, and Baseline Data. Diabetes Care. 2019 Aug;42(8):1454-1463. PubMed PMID: 31186299
  • Polsky S, Pyle L, Shah V, Snell-Bergeon J. Challenges in Managing Diabetes Care in Older Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Abstract. American Diabetes Association 76th Scientific Sessions; 2016 June 10; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. June 2016. www.diabetes.org/diabetes; c2016.
  • Cornier MA, Polsky S, Tregellas J. Surgical versus diet induced weight loss on appetite regulation. Poster abstract presentation at:The Obesity Society Annual Meeting at ObesityWeek 2016; Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2016; New Orleans, LA. www.obesityweek.com.
  • McGill JB, Wu M, Pop-Busui R, Mizokami-Stout K, Tamborlane WV, Aleppo G, Gubitosi-Klug RA, Haller MJ, Willi SM, Foster NC, Zimmerman C, Libman I, Polsky S, Rickels MR. Biologic and social factors predict incident kidney disease in type 1 diabetes: Results from the T1D exchange clinic network. J Diabetes Complications. 2019 Oct;33(10):107400. PubMed PMID: 31279735
  • Polsky S: Contributing Reviewer. Pregnancy. In Medical Management of Type 1 Diabetes, 7th edition. Low Wang CC, Shah A, Eds. Alexandria, VA, American Diabetes Association (In Press).
  • Polsky S, Akturk HK. Case series of a hybrid closed-loop system used in pregnancies in clinical practice. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2019 Nov 22;:e3248. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31758630
  • Polsky S, Garcetti R, Pyle L, Joshee P, Demmitt JK, Snell-Bergeon JK. Continuous Glucose Monitor Use with Remote Monitoring Reduces Fear of Hypoglycemia in Pregnant Women with Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Study. J Diabetes Sci Technol.
  • O'Malley G, Ebekozien O, Desimone M, Pinnaro CT, Roberts A, Polsky S, Noor N, Aleppo G, Basina M, Tansey M, Steenkamp D, Vendrame F, Lorincz I, Mathias P, Agarwal S, Golden L, Hirsh IB, Levy CJ. COVID-19 Hospitalization in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Results from the T1D Exchange Multi-Center Surveillance Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Nov 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33165563
  • DeSalvo DJ, Noor N, Xie C, Corathers SD, Majidi S, McDonough RJ, Polsky S, Izquierdo R, Rioles N, Weinstock R, Obrynba K, Roberts A, Vendrame F, Sanchez J, Ebekozien O. Patient Demographics and Clinical Outcomes Among Type 1 Diabetes Patients Using Continuous Glucose Monitors: Data From T1D Exchange Real-World Observational Study. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2021 Oct 9;:19322968211049783. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34632823
  • Shah VN, Snell-Bergeon JK, Demmitt J, Joshee P, Garcetti R, Pyle L, Polsky S. Relationship between time-in-range, HbA1c and the glucose management indicator in pregnancies complicated by type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2021 Sep 15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34524020
  • Alessi SM, Foster NC, Rash CJ, Van Name MA, Tamborlane WV, Cengiz E, Polsky S, Wagner J. Alcohol Use and Clinical Outcomes in Adults in the Type 1 Diabetes Exchange. Can J Diabetes. 2020 Aug;44(6):501-506. PubMed PMID: 32792103
  • Majidi S, Ebekozien O, Noor N, Lyons SK, McDonough R, Gandhi K, Izquierdo R, Demeterco-Berggren C, Polsky S, Basina M, Desimone M, Thomas I, Rioles N, Jimenez-Vega J, Malik FS, Miyazaki B, Albanese-O'Neill A, Jones NY. Inequities in Health Outcomes in Children and Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Data From the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative. Clin Diabetes. 2021 Jul;39(3):278-283. PubMed PMID: 34421203
  • Buschur EO, Campbell K, Pyle L, Garcetti R, Joshee P, Demmitt JK, Snell-Bergeon JK, Polsky S. Exploratory Analysis of Glycemic Control and Variability Over Gestation Among Pregnant Women with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2021 Nov;23(11):768-772. PubMed PMID: 34115946
  • Draznin B, Sadhu A, Schutta M, Ramirez BF, Polsky S, Shubrook JH, Low Wang CC. Authors' Reply: Improved Access to Quality Diabetes Care in the United States: Where Do We Go From Here?. Endocr Pract. 2021 Jul;27(7):760-761. PubMed PMID: 33940181
  • Doria A, Galecki AT, Spino C, Pop-Busui R, Cherney DZ, Lingvay I, Parsa A, Rossing P, Sigal RJ, Afkarian M, Aronson R, Caramori ML, Crandall JP, de Boer IH, Elliott TG, Goldfine AB, Haw JS, Hirsch IB, Karger AB, Maahs DM, McGill JB, Molitch ME, Perkins BA, Polsky S, Pragnell M, Robiner WN, Rosas SE, Senior P, Tuttle KR, Umpierrez GE, Wallia A, Weinstock RS, Wu C, Mauer M. Serum Urate Lowering with Allopurinol and Kidney Function in Type 1 Diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2020 Jun 25;382(26):2493-2503. PubMed PMID: 32579810
  • Draznin B, Sadhu A, Schutta M, Ramirez BF, Polsky S, Shubrook JH, Low Wang CC. The Diabetes Epidemic and Diabetes Fellowships for Primary Care Physicians. Endocr Pract. 2021 Jun;27(6):636-637. PubMed PMID: 33757910
  • Buschur EO, Polsky S. Type 1 Diabetes: Management in Women From Preconception to Postpartum. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 Mar 25;106(4):952-967. PubMed PMID: 33331893
  • Polsky S, Foster NC, DuBose SN, Agarwal S, Lyons S, Peters AL, Uwaifo GI, DiMeglio LA, Sherr JL, Levy CJ. Incident diabetes complications among women with type 1 diabetes based on parity. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2020 Dec 6;:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33280471
  • Levy CJ, Foster NC, DuBose SN, Agarwal S, Lyons SK, Peters AL, Uwaifo GI, DiMeglio LA, Sherr JL, Polsky S. Changes in Device Uptake and Glycemic Control Among Pregnant Women With Type 1 Diabetes: Data From the T1D Exchange. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2021 Nov;15(6):1297-1302. PubMed PMID: 33218278
  • O'Malley G, Ebekozien O, Desimone M, Pinnaro CT, Roberts A, Polsky S, Noor N, Aleppo G, Basina M, Tansey M, Steenkamp D, Vendrame F, Lorincz I, Mathias P, Agarwal S, Golden L, Hirsch IB, Levy CJ. COVID-19 Hospitalization in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Results from the T1D Exchange Multicenter Surveillance Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 Jan 23;106(2):e936-e942. PubMed PMID: 33165563
  • Castorino K, Polsky S, O'Malley G, Levister C, Nelson K, Farfan C, Brackett S, Puhr S, Levy C. Performance of the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in Pregnant Women with Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2020 Apr 23. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32324061
  • Polsky S, Garcetti R, Pyle L, Joshee P, Demmitt JK, Snell-Bergeon JK. Continuous glucose monitor use with and without remote monitoring in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes: A pilot study. PLoS One. 2020;15(4):e0230476. PubMed PMID: 32298269
  • Shah VN, Bailey R, Wu M, Foster NC, Pop-Busui R, Katz M, Crandall J, Bacha F, Nadeau K, Libman I, Hiers P, Mizokami-Stout K, DiMeglio LA, Sherr J, Pratley R, Agarwal S, Snell-Bergeon J, Cengiz E, Polsky S, Mehta SN. Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Findings from Prospective Real-life T1D Exchange Registry. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 May 1;105(5). PubMed PMID: 31955209
  • Mizokami-Stout K, Bailey R, Ang L, Aleppo G, Levy CJ, Rickels MR, Shah VN, Polsky S, Nelson B, Carlson AL, Vendrame F, Pop-Busui R. Symptomatic diabetic autonomic neuropathy in type 1 diabetes (T1D): Findings from the T1D exchange. J Diabetes Complications. 2022 May;36(5):108148. PubMed PMID: 35279403
  • Thrasher J, Polsky S, Hovsepian L, Nowotny I, Pierre S, Bois De Fer B, Bhargava A, Mukherjee B, Garg SK. Safety and Tolerability of Insulin Aspart Biosimilar SAR341402 Versus Originator Insulin Aspart (NovoLog) When Used in Insulin Pumps in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized, Open-Label Clinical Trial. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2020 Sep;22(9):666-673. PubMed PMID: 31833801
  • Lavik AR, Ebekozien O, Noor N, Alonso GT, Polsky S, Blackman SM, Chen J, Corathers SD, Demeterco-Berggren C, Gallagher MP, Greenfield M, Garrity A, Rompicherla S, Rapaport R, Yayah Jones NH. Trends in Type 1 Diabetic Ketoacidosis During COVID-19 Surges at 7 US Centers: Highest Burden on non-Hispanic Black Patients. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022 Jun 16;107(7):1948-1955. PubMed PMID: 35380700
  • Noor N, Kamboj MK, Triolo T, Polsky S, McDonough RJ, Demeterco-Berggren C, Jacobsen L, Sonabend R, Ebekozien O, DeSalvo DJ. Hybrid Closed-Loop Systems and Glycemic Outcomes in Children and Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Real-World Evidence From a U.S.-Based Multicenter Collaborative. Diabetes Care. 2022 Aug 1;45(8):e118-e119. PubMed PMID: 35708494
  • Tell SS, Schafer M, Vigers T, Baumgartner AD, Lyon E, Gross S, Polsky S, Snell-Bergeon JK, Schauer IE, Nadeau KJ. Bromocriptine quick-release as adjunct therapy in youth and adults with type 1 diabetes: A randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2022 Nov;24(11):2148-2158. PubMed PMID: 35712800
  • Polsky S, Garcetti R, Pyle L, Joshee P, Demmitt JK, Snell-Bergeon JK. Continuous Glucose Monitor Use With Remote Monitoring Reduces Fear of Hypoglycemia in Pregnant Women With Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Study. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2020 Jan;14(1):191-192. PubMed PMID: 31779476
  • Russell SJ, Beck RW, Damiano ER, El-Khatib FH, Ruedy KJ, Balliro CA, Li Z, Calhoun P, Wadwa RP, Buckingham B, Zhou K, Daniels M, Raskin P, White PC, Lynch J, Pettus J, Hirsch IB, Goland R, Buse JB, Kruger D, Mauras N, Muir A, McGill JB, Cogen F, Weissberg-Benchell J, Sherwood JS, Castellanos LE, Hillard MA, Tuffaha M, Putman MS, Sands MY, Forlenza G, Slover R, Messer LH, Cobry E, Shah VN, Polsky S, Lal R, Ekhlaspour L, Hughes MS, Basina M, Hatipoglu B, Olansky L, Bhangoo A, Forghani N, Kashmiri H, Sutton F, Choudhary A, Penn J, Jafri R, Rayas M, Escaname E, Kerr C, Favela-Prezas R, Boeder S, Trikudanathan S, Williams KM, Leibel N, Kirkman MS, Bergamo K, Klein KR, Dostou JM, Machineni S, Young LA, Diner JC, Bhan A, Jones JK, Benson M, Bird K, Englert K, Permuy J, Cossen K, Felner E, Salam M, Silverstein JM, Adamson S, Cedeno A, Meighan S, Dauber A. Multicenter, Randomized Trial of a Bionic Pancreas in Type 1 Diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2022 Sep 29;387(13):1161-1172. PubMed PMID: 36170500
  • Rotbain Curovic V, Roy N, Hansen TW, Luiza Caramori M, Cherney DZ, De Boer IH, Emanuele MA, Hirsch IB, Lingvay I, Mcgill JB, Polsky S, Pop-Busui R, Sigal RJ, Tuttle KR, Umpierrez GE, Wallia A, Rosas SE, Rossing P. Baseline risk markers and visit-to-visit variability in relation to kidney outcomes - A post-hoc analysis of the PERL study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2022 Oct 17;193:110119. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36265753
  • Sklar J, Pyle L, Snell-Bergeon JK, Garcetti R, Joshee P, Demmitt JK, Polsky S. Glycemic variability and indices of glycemic control among pregnant women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) based on the use of continuous glucose monitoring share technology. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2021 Dec 7;:1-7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34875947
  • Akturk HK, Rompicherla S, Rioles N, Desimone M, Weinstock R, Haw SJ, Ziemer D, Dickinson J, Agarwal S, Ebekozien O, Polsky S. Factors Associated with Improved Hemoglobin A1c among Adults with Type 1 Diabetes in the United States. Clinical Diabetes. [In press]
  • Tallon EM, Ebekozien O, Sanchez J, Staggs VS, Ferro D, McDonough R, Demeterco-Berggren C, Polsky S, Gomez P, Patel N, Prahalad P, Odugbesan O, Mathias P, Lee JM, Smith C, Shyu CR, Clements MA. Impact of diabetes status and related factors on COVID-19-associated hospitalization: A nationwide retrospective cohort study of 116,370 adults with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Diab Res Clin Prac.
  • Polsky S, Akturk HK. Case series of a hybrid closed-loop system used in pregnancies in clinical practice. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2020 Mar;36(3):e3248. PubMed PMID: 31758630
  • Mizokami-Stout KR, Li Z, Foster NC, Shah V, Aleppo G, McGill JB, Pratley R, Toschi E, Ang L, Pop-Busui R; for T1D Exchange Clinic Network; T1D Exchange Clinic Networ k. The Contemporary Prevalence of Diabetic Neuropathy in Type 1 Diabetes: Findings From the T1D Exchange. Diabetes Care. 2020 Apr; 43(4): 806-812. [PMID: 32029635, doi: 10.2337/dc19-1583]
  • Miller KM, Hermann J, Foster N, Hofer SE, Rickels MR, Danne T, Clements MA, Lilienthal E, Maahs DM, Holl RW, T1D Exchange and DPV Registries, T1D Exchange Clinic Network. Longitudinal Changes in Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use Among Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes: International Comparison in the German and Austrian DPV and U.S. T1D Exchange Registries. Diabetes Care. 2020 Jan; 43(1): e1-e2. [PMID: 31672703, doi: 10.2337/dc19-1214]
  • Szmuilowicz ED, Levy CJ, Buschur EO, Polsky S. Expert Guidance on Off-Label Use of Hybrid Closed-Loop Therapy in Pregnancies Complicated by Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2023 May;25(5):363-373. PubMed PMID: 36724300
  • Messer LH, Vigers T, Akturk HK, Forlenza GP, Huss KB, Karami AJ, Malecha E, Oser SM, Polsky S, Pyle L, Shah VN, Wadwa RP, Oser TK. Increasing Use of Diabetes Devices: What Do Health Care Professionals Need?. Clin Diabetes. 2023 Summer;41(3):386-398. PubMed PMID: 37456091
  • Castellanos LE, Russell SJ, Damiano ER, Beck RW, Shah VN, Bailey R, Calhoun P, Bird K, Mauras N. The Insulin-Only Bionic Pancreas Improves Glycemic Control in Non-Hispanic White and Minority Adults and Children With Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2023 Jun 1;46(6):1185-1190. PubMed PMID: 37000680
  • Benhalima K, Beunen K, Siegelaar SE, Painter R, Murphy HR, Feig DS, Donovan LE, Polsky S, Buschur E, Levy CJ, Kudva YC, Battelino T, Ringholm L, Mathiesen ER, Mathieu C. Management of type 1 diabetes in pregnancy: update on lifestyle, pharmacological treatment, and novel technologies for achieving glycaemic targets. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2023 Jul;11(7):490-508. PubMed PMID: 37290466
  • Garg SK, Polsky S. Technology Use and Glycemic Outcomes during Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2023 Oct 26;389(17):1617-1619. PubMed PMID: 37796238
  • Keum Y, Caramori ML, Cherney DZ, Crandall JP, de Boer IH, Lingvay I, McGill JB, Polsky S, Pop-Busui R, Rossing P, Sigal RJ, Mauer M, Doria A. Albuminuria and Rapid Kidney Function Decline as Selection Criteria for Kidney Clinical Trials in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2024 Oct 18. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39423023
  • Klein MP, Brigham TL, Snell-Bergeon JK, Polsky S. Case Series of Use of an Automated Insulin Delivery System During Hospital Admission for Labor and Delivery. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2024 Sep;18(5):1263-1264. PubMed PMID: 39044479
  • King J, Buschur E, Snell-Bergeon J, Pyle L, Dungan K, Garcetti R, Nease E, Bartholomew A, Johnson C, Polsky S. Glycemic Variability in Pregnant Individuals Using Assisted Hybrid Closed-Loop Therapy Versus Sensor-Augmented Pump Therapy. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2024 Sep;18(5):1260-1262. PubMed PMID: 38887021
  • Szmuilowicz ED, Barbour L, Brown FM, Durnwald C, Feig DS, O'Malley G, Polsky S, Aleppo G. Continuous Glucose Monitoring Metrics for Pregnancies Complicated by Diabetes: Critical Appraisal of Current Evidence. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2024 Jul;18(4):819-834. PubMed PMID: 38606830
  • Simon SL, Snell-Bergeon JK, Schäfer M, Barker AJ, Browne LP, Truong U, Tell SS, Vigers T, Baumgartner AD, Lyon E, Polsky S, Schauer IE, Nadeau KJ. Sleep duration and association with cardiometabolic health in adolescents and adults with type 1 diabetes: Results from the BCQR-T1D study. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2024 Jul;26(7):2662-2672. PubMed PMID: 38584515
  • Polsky S, Buschur E, Dungan K, Garcetti R, Nease E, Malecha E, Bartholomew A, Johnson C, Pyle L, Snell-Bergeon J. Randomized Trial of Assisted Hybrid Closed-Loop Therapy Versus Sensor-Augmented Pump Therapy in Pregnancy. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2024 Aug;26(8):547-555. PubMed PMID: 38386437
  • Gao V, Snell-Bergeon JK, Malecha E, Johnson CA, Polsky S. Clinical Effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Pregnancies Affected by Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2024 Aug;26(8):526-535. PubMed PMID: 38386433
  • Polsky S, Valent AM, Isganaitis E, Castorino K, O'Malley G, Beck SE, Gao P, Laffel LM, Brown FM, Levy CJ. Performance of the Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in Pregnant Women with Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2024 May;26(5):307-312. PubMed PMID: 38315503
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  • . Introduction and Methodology: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Supplement_1):S1-S4. PubMed PMID: 38078587
  • . Summary of Revisions: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Supplement_1):S5-S10. PubMed PMID: 38078579
  • . 1. Improving Care and Promoting Health in Populations: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S11-S19. PubMed PMID: 38078573
  • . 2. Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S20-S42. PubMed PMID: 38078589
  • . 3. Prevention or Delay of Diabetes and Associated Comorbidities: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S43-S51. PubMed PMID: 38078581
  • . 4. Comprehensive Medical Evaluation and Assessment of Comorbidities: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S52-S76. PubMed PMID: 38078591
  • . 5. Facilitating Positive Health Behaviors and Well-being to Improve Health Outcomes: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S77-S110. PubMed PMID: 38078584
  • . 6. Glycemic Goals and Hypoglycemia: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S111-S125. PubMed PMID: 38078586
  • . 7. Diabetes Technology: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S126-S144. PubMed PMID: 38078575
  • . 8. Obesity and Weight Management for the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S145-S157. PubMed PMID: 38078578
  • . 9. Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S158-S178. PubMed PMID: 38078590
  • . 10. Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Management: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S179-S218. PubMed PMID: 38078592
  • . 11. Chronic Kidney Disease and Risk Management: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S219-S230. PubMed PMID: 38078574
  • . 12. Retinopathy, Neuropathy, and Foot Care: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S231-S243. PubMed PMID: 38078577
  • . 13. Older Adults: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S244-S257. PubMed PMID: 38078580
  • . 14. Children and Adolescents: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S258-S281. PubMed PMID: 38078582
  • . 15. Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S282-S294. PubMed PMID: 38078583
  • . 16. Diabetes Care in the Hospital: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S295-S306. PubMed PMID: 38078585
  • . 17. Diabetes Advocacy: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S307-S308. PubMed PMID: 38078588
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  • . Erratum. 9. Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care 2024;47(Suppl. 1):S158-S178. Diabetes Care. 2024 Jul 1;47(7):1238. PubMed PMID: 38696224

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Association, Member
  • American Diabetes Association, Member

Practice Locations

Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes Adult Clinic - CU Anschutz Medical Campus
1775 Aurora Ct
Suite A140
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-6755

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Board Certification (2011)
  • Colorado medical license, License (0001)
  • New Mexico medical license, License (0001)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Endocrine System (Hormones)
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 1 Diabetes
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Adult Type 2 Diabetes
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Osteoporosis
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Obesity
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Weight Loss and Dieting
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Pregnancy and Reproduction - Endocrine Disorders
  • Pregnancy and Reproduction
  • Pregnancy and Reproduction - Gestational Diabetes
  • Women's Health - Contraception
  • Women's Health
  • Women's Health - Menopause
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests focus on diabetes in general, and especially on diabetes topics related to women's health (including pregnancy, menses, and menopause), advanced diabetes technologies, and complications of diabetes.

Care Philosophy
I believe that I am a medical adviser to patients. As such, I work together with them to provide comprehensive care for their conditions that takes into account medical expertise, patient safety, and quality of life.

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, and eating great meals.

Public Speaking
Yes
Diabetes