Rachel Leigh Reinert, MD, PhD
Specialty:
Endocrinology, Internal Medicine
Title: Assistant Professor
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Endocrinology
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Areas of Practice
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Atypical Diabetes
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Locations
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Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1300
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Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2014
Residency
University of Michigan Health System, Internal Medicine, 2016
Fellowships
University of Michigan Health System, IM Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes, 2019
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Professional Organizations
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
American Diabetes Association
Endocrine Society
Research Overview
Pancreatic islet cells are responsible for synthesizing, packaging, and secreting glucose-regulating hormones, including insulin and glucagon. Disruption of these processes contributes to hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus. My laboratory group studies how cellular protein quality control mechanisms regulate hormone processing and define islet cell function.
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Using genetic testing, doctors help patient find answers for her diabetes
For 30 years Autumn Caris thought she had type 1 diabetes. After learning about MODY, a rare and often misdiagnosed type of diabetes, she finally got answers at U-M.
