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Emeritus Professor David McIntyre
Emeritus Professor

David McIntyre

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Overview

Background

Professor David McIntyre trained in Endocrinology in Australia and Belgium. He works clinically as Director of Obstetric Medicine at Mater Health Services and is an Emeritus Professor in the Faculty of Medicine (Mater Research). David has published over 250 papers (>25000 citations), primarily in the field of medical complications of pregnancy, with a particular focus on diabetes and obesity. Recent research has examined the effects of diabetes, obesity and hypertension during pregnancy on the health of Mothers and Babies, during pregnancy and with long term follow up. David is a Past Chair of the Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society and the International Association of Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG). In 2016, David became the first Australian trained clinician to receive the Norbert Freinkel Award for contributions to diabetes in pregnancy from the American Diabetes Association. In 2019 he was awarded the Jørgen Pedersen Lecture for diabetes in pregnancy by DPSG Europe and the Stream Lead Award Lecture for “Diabetes and Women” by the International Diabetes Federation.

Availability

Emeritus Professor David McIntyre is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, The University of Queensland
  • Doctoral Diploma of Medicine, The University of Queensland
  • Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Research interests

  • DIabetes in pregnancy

  • Medical complications of pregnancy

  • Obesity in pregnancy

  • Intensive insulin therapy in Type 1 diabetes

  • Life course epidemiology of cardiometabolic disease

Research impacts

Direct impact on clinical practice:

  • Testing for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Professor McIntyre has been centrally involved in the development and dissemination of the IADPSG recommendations for diagnosis of GDM. This has included membership of the consensus conference, which developed the IADPSG recommendations, and of the writing group, which finalized the proposed criteria. On a national level, he was involved in representations to the college of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ADIPS and the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) as well as within Queensland) and locally at the Mater Mothers Hospital. He chaired the GDM workgroup for the Statewide Clinical Diabetes Network and was lead author on local GDM guidelines. Internationally, he has been closely involved in similar processes as Chair of IADPSG and a member of the FIGO Pregnancy and Non Communicable Disease (NCD) committee.
  • Intensive diabetes management. Since 2004, he has been a founding member of the OzDAFNE collaboration, which introduced the Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) system of education in intensive insulin therapy for Type 1 diabetes patients into clinical practice in Australia. This has become the mainstay of such treatment in Queensland and DAFNE courses are now offered in over 20 centres across Australia and New Zealand.

Clinical Practice Guidelines:

Professor McIntyre participated in the development of clinical practice guidelines for Obesity in pregnancy via the Statewide Maternity and Neonatal Network and served as Co-lead of the group which developed a guideline for GDM diagnosis and treatment published in 2015.

Investigator-initiated Clinical Trials:

  • He has been involved in the MiG trial of metformin in the management of gestational diabetes and I have started the first Australian site for the “MiTY” (Metformin in Type 2 diabetes) trial to further examine the use of this medication in pregnancy.
  • He was Chief Investigator B and lead at Mater Health Services for the “SPRING” (Supplementation with Probiotics in Gestation) trial recently reported its negative findings regarding the use of probiotics in GDM prevention.
  • He has initiated two RCTs dealing with lifestyle strategies in the prevention of progression to Type 2 diabetes following GDM.
  • He was CI on a further RCT “TRIM” (Trial of Weight Reduction in New Mums) dealing with optimal dietary follow up to reduce post-partum weight retention in obese pregnant women.

Public Health: Throughhis ole in the National Diabetes in Pregnancy Advisory Committee, he hascontributed to definition of priorities for the care of women with diabetes before, during and after pregnancy. Hiscontributions to GDM care also relate to Public Health as GDM is the commonest identifiable antecedent to overt Type 2 diabetes in parous women.

Works

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354 works between 1989 and 2025

301 - 320 of 354 works

2006

Journal Article

Structured Patient Education such as DAFNE and Insulin Pump Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes - Compatible or Competitors?

McIntyre, H. and Knight, B. (2006). Structured Patient Education such as DAFNE and Insulin Pump Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes - Compatible or Competitors?. Infusystems Asia, 1 (4), 25-28.

Structured Patient Education such as DAFNE and Insulin Pump Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes - Compatible or Competitors?

2005

Journal Article

How to Treat – Gestational diabetes mellitus

Mann, Linda and McIntyre, David (2005). How to Treat – Gestational diabetes mellitus. Australian Doctor, 25-32.

How to Treat – Gestational diabetes mellitus

2005

Journal Article

The Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society consensus guidelines for the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in relation to pregnancy

McElduff, Aidan, Cheung, N. Wah, McIntyre, H. David, Lagstrom, Janet A., Oats, Jeremy J. N., Ross, Glynis P., Simmons, David, Walters, Barry N. J. and Wein, Peter (2005). The Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society consensus guidelines for the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in relation to pregnancy. Medical Journal of Australia, 183 (7), 373-377.

The Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society consensus guidelines for the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in relation to pregnancy

2005

Journal Article

Fenofibrate Intervention and Event Lowering in Diabetes (FIELD) study: baseline characteristics and short-term effects of fenofibrate [ISRCTN64783481]

The FIELD Study Investigators and McIntyre, H. D. (2005). Fenofibrate Intervention and Event Lowering in Diabetes (FIELD) study: baseline characteristics and short-term effects of fenofibrate [ISRCTN64783481]. Cardiovascular Diabetology, 4 (Articl No 13), 1-9. doi: 10.1186/1475-2840-4-13

Fenofibrate Intervention and Event Lowering in Diabetes (FIELD) study: baseline characteristics and short-term effects of fenofibrate [ISRCTN64783481]

2005

Journal Article

ADVANCE - Action in Diabetes and Vascular Disease : patient recruitment and characteristics of the study population at baseline

Advance Collaborative Group, McIntyre, Harold D. and Morton, Adam (2005). ADVANCE - Action in Diabetes and Vascular Disease : patient recruitment and characteristics of the study population at baseline. Diabetic Medicine, 22 (7), 882-888. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2005.01596.x

ADVANCE - Action in Diabetes and Vascular Disease : patient recruitment and characteristics of the study population at baseline

2005

Journal Article

Consensus statement on diabetes control in preparation for pregnancy

Walters, Barry N. J., Senaratne, Sivanthi, McIntyre, H. David and Flack, Jeff R. (2005). Consensus statement on diabetes control in preparation for pregnancy. Medical Journal of Australia, 182 (3), 141-142.

Consensus statement on diabetes control in preparation for pregnancy

2005

Journal Article

Pregnancy outcomes in women of very advanced maternal age

Callaway, Leonie K., Lust, Karin and McIntyre, H. David (2005). Pregnancy outcomes in women of very advanced maternal age. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 45 (1), 12-16. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2005.00333.x

Pregnancy outcomes in women of very advanced maternal age

2005

Journal Article

Gestational diabetes mellitus: From consensus to action on screening and treatment

McIntyre, H. David, Cheung, N. Wah, Oats, Jeremy J. N. and Simmons, David (2005). Gestational diabetes mellitus: From consensus to action on screening and treatment. Medical Journal of Australia, 183 (6), 288-289.

Gestational diabetes mellitus: From consensus to action on screening and treatment

2005

Journal Article

Adipose tissue from pregnant women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus: Insulin-sensitive but resistant to hyperosmolarity

Russell, Anthony W., McIntyre, H. David, Whitehead, Jon P. and Prins, Johannes B. (2005). Adipose tissue from pregnant women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus: Insulin-sensitive but resistant to hyperosmolarity. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 193 (6), 2017-2023. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.04.058

Adipose tissue from pregnant women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus: Insulin-sensitive but resistant to hyperosmolarity

2005

Journal Article

Australian carbohydrate intolerance study in pregnant women: implications for the management of gestational diabetes

Cheung, N. W., Oats, J. J. N. and McIntyre, H. D. (2005). Australian carbohydrate intolerance study in pregnant women: implications for the management of gestational diabetes. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 45 (6), 484-485. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2005.00481.x

Australian carbohydrate intolerance study in pregnant women: implications for the management of gestational diabetes

2005

Journal Article

Effectiveness and side effects of thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes

Morton, Adam P. and McIntyre, Harold D. (2005). Effectiveness and side effects of thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes. Medical Journal of Australia, 182 (9), 492-493.

Effectiveness and side effects of thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes

2004

Journal Article

Metformin therapy and diabetes in pregnancy - Reply

Simmons, D., Walters, B. N. J., Rowan, J. A. and McIntyre, H. D. (2004). Metformin therapy and diabetes in pregnancy - Reply. Medical Journal of Australia, 181 (3), 175-175.

Metformin therapy and diabetes in pregnancy - Reply

2004

Journal Article

Metformin crosses the placenta: A modulator for fetal insulin resistance?

Charles, B.G., Davoren, P. M., Hague, W. M., McIntyre, D., Norris, R. and Xiaonian, X. (2004). Metformin crosses the placenta: A modulator for fetal insulin resistance?. British Medical Journal, 327 (7420), 880-881.

Metformin crosses the placenta: A modulator for fetal insulin resistance?

2004

Journal Article

Revision of guidelines for the management of gestational diabetes mellitus [Letter to the Editor]

Oats, J. J. N. and McIntyre, H. D. (2004). Revision of guidelines for the management of gestational diabetes mellitus [Letter to the Editor]. Medical Journal of Australia, 181 (6), 342-342.

Revision of guidelines for the management of gestational diabetes mellitus [Letter to the Editor]

2004

Conference Publication

A new HPLC method for analysis of metformin in cord plasma - application to placental transfer studies

Norris, R., Xiaonian, X., Hague, W. M., McIntyre, H.D. and Charles, B. G. (2004). A new HPLC method for analysis of metformin in cord plasma - application to placental transfer studies. Array, Brisbane, 1-6 Aug 2004. Australia: Blackwell Publishing.

A new HPLC method for analysis of metformin in cord plasma - application to placental transfer studies

2004

Journal Article

Consensus Statement on Diabetes Control in Preparation for Pregnancy

McIntyre, H. David and Flack, Jeff R. (2004). Consensus Statement on Diabetes Control in Preparation for Pregnancy. Medical Journal of Australia, 181 (6), 326-326.

Consensus Statement on Diabetes Control in Preparation for Pregnancy

2004

Journal Article

Metformin therapy and diabetes in pregnancy

Simmons, D., Walters, B. N. J., Rowan, J. A. and McIntyre, H. D. (2004). Metformin therapy and diabetes in pregnancy. Medical Journal of Australia, 180 (9), 462-464.

Metformin therapy and diabetes in pregnancy

2003

Journal Article

Cardiac function in fetuses of poorly-controlled pre-gestational diabetic pregnancies - a pilot study

Wong, S.F., Chan, F. Y., Cincotta, R., McIntyre, H. D. and Oats, J. (2003). Cardiac function in fetuses of poorly-controlled pre-gestational diabetic pregnancies - a pilot study. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, 56 (2), 113-116. doi: 10.1159/000073191

Cardiac function in fetuses of poorly-controlled pre-gestational diabetic pregnancies - a pilot study

2003

Conference Publication

Glucose uptake and insulin-signaling in human adipose tissue in pregnancy

Russell, A. W., Whitehead, J. P., McIntyre, H. D. and Prins, J. B. (2003). Glucose uptake and insulin-signaling in human adipose tissue in pregnancy. IDF Congress Paris 2003, Paris, France, 24–29 August, 2003. Berlin: Springer-Verlag. doi: 10.1007/s00125-003-1190-9

Glucose uptake and insulin-signaling in human adipose tissue in pregnancy

2003

Conference Publication

Metformin crosses the placenta

Hague, W.M., Davoren, P.M., McIntyre, D., Norris, R., Xiaonian, X. and Charles, B. G. (2003). Metformin crosses the placenta. Medicine and Pregnancy 2003, Fremantle, WA, 21-25 Oct 2003. WA: ADIPS.

Metformin crosses the placenta

Funding

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2028
    Implementing a life course approach in antenatal and postnatal care settings for prevention and reduction of non-communicable disease risks in Nepal (IpreventNCD)
    NHMRC Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases Grant
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020
    Adipose tissue-derived exosomes and their role in controlling fetal growth, in normal and gestational diabetes mellitus pregnancies
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    PANDORA (Pregnancy And Neonatal Diabetes Outcomes in Remote Australia) Generations (NHMRC Project Grant led by Menzies School of Health Research)
    Menzies School of Health Research
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    Metformin in women with Type 2 Diabetes in pregnancy kids trial (Canadian Institutes of Health Research [CIHR] Operating Grant administered by Sunnybrook Research Institute)
    Sunnybrook Research Institute
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Linking maternal and infant microbiome: effects of GDM or effects of probiotics?
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    M-PreM study: Reproductive factors, from menarche to pre-menopause, and the risk of cardiometabolic and respiratory conditions before menopause
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    The effects of the Queensland floods on pregnant women, their pregnancies and their children's early development (QF2011)
    Douglas Hospital Research Centre
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Postprandial triglycerides in diabetes in pregnancy: a pilot study
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    SoM Leaders Research Support for Head of Mater Clinical School and of the Discipline of Medicine
    Mayne Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Generational and developmental pathways of childhood and adolescent obesity: A three generation cohort study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    The effects of the Queensland floods on pregnant women, their pregnancies and their children's early development (QF2011)
    Douglas Hospital Research Centre
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Validation of a triglyceride meter for home monitoring of triglyceride levels in pregnancy
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    A randomized controlled trial of probiotics to prevent gestational diabetes
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    The effects of the Queensland floods on pregnant women, their pregnancies and their children's early development (QF2011)
    Canadian Institutes of Health Research
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Early origins, progression and aetiology of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes: a 30 year follow-up study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    The feasibility and efficacy of an individualised approach to increase physical activity among women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus.
    Diabetes Australia Research Trust
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    ESEG_Promoting Physical Activity for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes among women with recent Gestational Diabetes.
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Self-management Practices and Health Service Utilisation for Diabetes Prevention among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
    Diabetes Australia Research Trust
    Open grant

Supervision

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Enquiries

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  • diabetes
  • gestational diabetes
  • obesity
  • pregnancy
  • type 1 diabetes

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