Johan Jendle

Johan Jendle is a Professor of Medical Science at Örebro University and Head of the Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism Research Center. He specializes in endocrinology and diabetology, with a focus on type 1 and type 2 diabetes, physical activity management, and innovative medical technologies. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, he earned a PhD in Medicine from Linköping University (1996), became a Docent at Örebro University (2010), and was appointed Professor in 2015.

His research spans diabetes technology (e.g., continuous glucose monitoring systems, insulin pumps), new therapies (SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists), health economics, and diabetic complications. Notably, he identified 'Jendle’s disease' (a genetic form of diabetes insipidus). He collaborates internationally, leading projects on guidelines for diabetes and sport medicine.

Prof. Jendle chairs the National Diabetes Quality Group, serves on the IFCC working group for CGM standardization, and examines Swedish intern physicians. His work integrates eHealth and AI to improve diabetes care, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation.