Dr. Irl Hirsch, a distinguished diabetes expert, holds the Diabetes Treatment and Teaching Chair at the University of Washington. With a medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, he's acclaimed for his extensive research contributions, including over 200 papers, 60 editorials, and multiple books. Dr. Hirsch's focus centers on optimizing insulin therapy and technology use in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. His involvement in significant clinical trials, such as FLAT-SUGAR, DCCT, ACCORD, and others, reflects his dedication to advancing diabetes care and treatment strategies.