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John Ross Turtle AO OF (13 January 1937 – 31 March 2024)[1][2] was an Australian medical academic and endocrinologist.

Key Information

In 1992, he was appointed Officer in the Order of Australia.[3] Subsequently, he was appointed Officer in the Order of Fiji in recognition of work in the field of diabetes internationally.

Turtle was elected as the Honorary President of the International Diabetes Federation, Honorary Life Member of the Australian Diabetes Society and the Endocrine Society of Australia. He was appointed Emeritus Professor of the University of Sydney in 2002.[4]

Life

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Turtle was born in Sydney, Australia, and attended Newington College (1947–1953), commencing as a preparatory school student in Wyvern House.[5]

Turtle received his PhD in experimental social psychology from the University of Alberta, completed a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia, and then worked for four years as an assistant professor at York University before coming to Ryerson in 1994.[6]

Medical career

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  • Head, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Endocrinology Department (1971–2002)
  • Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney (1971–2002)
  • Emeritus Professor (2003–2024)

Committees

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  • Vice-President, International Diabetes Federation (1991–1997)
  • Member, Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (1972–1993)

Fellowships and honours

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Publications

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  • A Normal Life with Diabetes – jointly (1972)
  • The Diabetic Gourmet – jointly (1975)
  • Life with Diabetes – jointly (1982)
  • Diabetes in the New Millennium – jointly (1999)

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''John Turtle'' is an Australian endocrinologist and medical academic known for his more than fifty years of dedication to clinical endocrinology and diabetes care, making significant contributions both in Australia and internationally. Born in 1937, he was recognized as a professor in the field and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1992 for his services to medicine. Turtle's work advanced the understanding and treatment of diabetes, earning him lasting respect in the global medical community until his death in 2024. His career was marked by extensive involvement in clinical practice, research, and leadership within endocrinology, where he influenced diabetes management strategies and supported international efforts through organizations such as the International Diabetes Federation.

Early life

Little is known about John Turtle's early life and background. He was born in 1937.

Career

John Turtle was an Australian endocrinologist and professor with over fifty years in clinical endocrinology and diabetes care. He made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of diabetes through clinical practice, research, and leadership. In 1992, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for his services to medicine. He also supported international diabetes efforts through the International Diabetes Federation.

Personal life

Little is known about John Turtle's private life, with available sources providing no details on family, relationships, residences, hobbies, or other personal matters.

Death

John Turtle died in 2024. No further details regarding the circumstances or location of his passing are documented in available sources.
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