Grazia Aleppo

Grazia Aleppo, MD is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, specializing in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine. Her clinical focus is on Diabetes, particularly the application of technology such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. She is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is an active member of several research centers including the Center for Diabetes and Metabolism and NUCATS.

Education

• MD, University of Catania (1990)
• Residency, Catania University, Italy (1994)
• Residency, Christ Hospital & Medical Center (2000)
• Fellowship, University of Illinois Hospital (2002)

Dr. Aleppo's primary research interest is in Diabetes, with a strong emphasis on technology integration. She investigates the use of insulin pump therapy and real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to improve outcomes in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Her work also addresses quality improvement and education in diabetes care, aiming to translate technological advances into clinical practice for better patient management.

Her recent publications (2024-2025) focus on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), including its integration into electronic health records, application in pregnancies complicated by diabetes, and policy recommendations to increase access and reduce disparities. These works highlight her commitment to advancing diabetes technology and ensuring equitable care through evidence-based practices and health policy advocacy.

Honors and Awards

• Master Clinician, Northwestern University (2022)
• Outstanding Teacher, Feinberg School of Medicine (2019)
• Excellence in Teaching, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine (2018)
• Outstanding Teacher, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine (2012)
• Excellence in Teaching, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine (2011)
• Outstanding Teacher, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine (2011)
• Excellence in Teaching, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine (2009)

Dr. Aleppo serves as an advisor and mentor in the Department of Medicine, though specific students are not listed. Her external professional leadership includes roles in the Endocrine Society and American Diabetes Association, where she contributes to consensus guidelines and policy. She has been involved in research grants related to diabetes technology and continuous glucose monitoring, as evidenced by her publications and committee work.

She is associated with the Center for Diabetes and Metabolism and the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS). Her work involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams focused on diabetes care innovation and technology implementation.