Jeanie Tryggestad, MD

About Jeanie Tryggestad

Dr. Jeanie B. Tryggestad is an associate professor of pediatrics in the section of diabetes/endocrinology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and holds the Paul and Ruth Jonas Chair in Diabetes/Endocrinology. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oklahoma Christian University. She completed her medical school education at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center graduating with distinction. Dr. Tryggestad completed her residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center as well. She is board certified in pediatrics as well as pediatric endocrinology.

Dr. Tryggestad’s research interest focus on the impact of maternal diabetes on the future cardiometabolic health of the offspring and the impact of obesity and diabetes on vascular function. She has been awarded a 4-year grant through the NIH to understand the impact of maternal diabetes on miRNA expression and protein regulation in infants. She is a Co-Principle Investigator for the NIH funded TODAY trial and serves on the Comorbidity Assessment Committee.

Dr. Tryggestad’s clinical interests are in the areas of Turner Syndrome and type 1 and type 2 diabetes with special focus on Native American populations. She serves as the director of the Turner Syndrome Clinic OU Children’s and serves as the co-director of the type 2 diabetes comprehensive clinic in youth.
Dr. Tryggestad has been elected to the Society of Pediatric Research (SPR) and serves on the Board of Directors for PESTOLA. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Dr. Tryggestad enjoys traveling and reading. She also has been involved with medical mission efforts both locally and internationally.

Medical Interests Areas of Interest:

• Obesity
• Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
• Vascular Function in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
• Turner Syndrome

Dr. Tryggestad is the Principal Investigator for the study and serves on numerous writing groups and committees. She also conducts physical examinations and reviews medical history for study participants. Her research interests include obesity, type 2 diabetes (especially in American Indian populations), and vascular function in obesity and type 2 diabetes.