Stefan Särnblad

Stefan Särnblad is a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University's School of Medical Sciences and a pediatrician specializing in diabetes care for children and adolescents. He holds a PhD from Uppsala University and became a Docent (Senior Lecturer) at Örebro University in 2019. His research focuses on physical activity's impact on metabolic health in youth with type 1 diabetes, and interventions for functional abdominal pain disorders in girls through dance/yoga programs. He leads the ongoing Just-In-TIME intervention study and contributed to national diabetes quality registries like SWEDIABKIDS.

Education:

• PhD in Medicine, Uppsala University (2004)
• Docent in Pediatrics, Örebro University (2019)

Research Interests:

Dr. Särnblad's work bridges clinical care and public health, emphasizing:

• Acute metabolic effects of exercise in youth with type 1 diabetes
• School-based diabetes self-management strategies
• Non-pharmacological interventions for functional gastrointestinal disorders
• Longitudinal trends in glycemic control among pediatric diabetes patients

Publications & Awards:

With over 40 peer-reviewed articles, his work spans diabetes epidemiology, clinical intervention studies, and medical education innovation. Notable achievements include:

• "Diabetologist of the Year" (Swedish Society of Diabetology, 2016)
• Lead author on SWEDIABKIDS national diabetes care guidelines

Teaching & Leadership:

He oversees clinical training components for medical students at Örebro University, chairs national diabetes education committees, and serves on the Faculty Board of Medicine & Health. His work integrates clinical practice with educational reforms in medical competency assessment (EPAs).

Labs/Teams:

Active in the Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism research group and the Just-in-TIME intervention team. Collaborates with international networks like the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD).