

Some of our esteemed speakers:
Padmashri Dr. V Mohan
Diabetologist, Chairman and Chief of Diabetology at Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialties Centre, Chennai
Padmashri Dr. Shashank Joshi
Consultant Endocrinologist, Joshi Clinic, Mumbai
Dr. Chittaranjan Yajnik
Director & Consultant, Diabetes Unit, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Pune
Mr. Luke Coutinho
Chief Mentor LSI, Mumbai Lifestyle Ambassador for Fit India Movement
Dr. G. Bhanuprakash Reddy
Scientist ‘G’ & Head Biochemistry, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad
Dr. Ashish Contract
Director, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Sports Medicine, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Dheeraj Kapoor
Head, Endocrinology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
Dr. Archana Juneja
Consultant Endocrinologist, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
Dr. Kalpana Bhaskaran
Head for the Centre of Applied Nutrition Services and the Glycemic Index Research Unit, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
Dr. Anuradha Khadilkar
Deputy Director and consultant paediatrician, Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute, Jehangir Hospital, Pune
Dr. Geeta Dharmati
Director, Geeta NutriHeal Consultancy, Pune
Ms. Shilpa Joshi
Senior Dietitian, Founder Mumbai Health Center, Mumbai
Ms. Jayashree Paranjape
Senior Dietitian, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital Mumbai
Dr. Rita Patil
Vice Principal and Head of Department, Food and Nutrition, Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, SNDT University, Mumbai
Ms. Safala Mahadik
Senior Dietician, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai
Dr. Ranjani Harish
Head Department of Translational Research. Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai
Ms. Datta Patel
Head of department, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, DY Patil Hospital & Medical College, Mumbai
Ms. Shiny Surendran
Holistic Nutritionist, Chennai
Ms. Zankana Shetty
Diabetes Counsellor, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai
Ms. Zamurrud Patel
Chief Dietitian, Global Hospitals, Mumbai. Convenor, Indian Dietetics Association Mumbai Chapter
Dr. Mansi Patel
Chief Program Officer, Hypertension and Nutrition core group, IAPEN INDIA. National executive committee member, IAPEN INDIA
Ms. Ruchu Kuthiala
Head of Department, School of Sciences, Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune
Ms. Naaznin Husein
Senior Dietitian, Founder – Freedom Wellness, Mumbai
Ms. Niti Desai
Senior Dietitian, Mumbai
Ms. Shifali Mehraa
Chief Dietitian, MGM New Bombay Hospital, Vashi
Dr. Neha Sanwalka Rungta
Director, Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research (ASNHR) & NutriCanvas, Mumbai. Associate Professor HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital, Pune
Ms. Bhakti Samant
Clinical Nutrition Therapy Department, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
Dr. Anagha Palekar
Senior Dietitian, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital Mumbai
Dr. Sunil Dhand
Founder, Dhand Diabetes Association & Diabetes Roshani, Jaipur
Ms. Sonal Modi
Chief Dietician and Nutritionist, Dr. Chandalia's DENMA, Mumbai
Ms. Puja Heliwal
Senior Yog Sadhaka, The Yoga Institute , Mumbai
Ms. Shradha Vijan Bansal
Senior Dietitian, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai
Ms. Varsha Gorey
Chief Dietitian, Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Ms. Sukhada Bhatte
Founder Poshan NLS, LEC-IDA Mumbai Chapter
Time | Topic | Speaker |
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8.00 to 9.00 AM | Registration | |
9.00 to 10.00 AM | Inaugural session | |
10.00 to 10.45 AM | Keynote address- “Pre-diabetes - A ticking bomb” |
Padmashree Dr. V. Mohan Diabetologist, Chairman and Chief of Diabetology at Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai. |
10.45 to 11.15 AM | Tea Break | |
1st Scientific session: Risk factors of Prediabetes | ||
Chairpersons: Dr. B. Sesikeran, Former Director National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad |
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11.15 to 11.40AM | Prediabetes - Transcultural & ethnic differences | Padmasree Dr. Shashank Joshi Consultant Endocrinologist, Joshi Clinic, Mumbai. |
11.40 to 12.05 PM |
Risk factors for pre-diabetes - an overview |
Dr. Dheeraj Kapoor, Head, Endocrinology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai. |
12.05 to 12.30 PM | Mental stress as a risk factor | to be announced |
12.30 to 12.55 PM | Gut microbiome and pre-diabetes | to be announced |
12.55 to 1.15 PM | Q&A | |
1.15 to 2.15 PM | Lunch | |
2nd scientific session: Prognosis of pre-diabetes | ||
Chairperson: Ms. Shilpa Varma, Chief Program Officer, IAPEN INDIA Core Group Nutrition and Diabetes Dr. Anuradha Mitra, Retd. Associate Professor, College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai. |
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2.15 to 2.30 PM | Interactive quiz | |
2.30 to 3.30 PM | Panel discussion: Pre-Diabetes -Its Long Term Consequences |
Ms. Bhakti Samant Chief Dietitian,Clinical Nutrition Therapy Department,Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai. Prof. Dr. Rita Patil Vice Principal and Head of Department,Food and Nutrition, Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, SNDT University, Mumbai. Dr. Mansi Patil Chief Program Officer, Hypertension and Nutrition core group, IAPEN INDIA. National executive committee member, IAPEN INDIA. Ms. Zankana Shetty Diabetes Counsellor, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai. Ms. Safala MahadikSenior Dietician, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai. Ms. Ruchu KuthaliaHead of Department, School of Sciences, Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune |
3rd Scientific session: Assessment of Prediabetes | ||
Chairpersons: Dr. Veena Yardi Retd. Associate Professor, College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai Prof. Dr. Jagmeet Madan Principal Sir Vitthaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Autonomous), SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.. |
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3.30 to 4.00 PM | Anthropometry & body composition in prediabetes |
Dr. Anuradha Khadilkar,Deputy director and consultant paediatrician, Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute, Jehangir Hospital, Pune |
4.00 to 4.30 PM | Biomarkers for assessing prediabetes |
Dr. Archana Juneja, Consultant endocrinologist,Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai. |
4.30 to 5.00 PM | Dialogue: Reversal & remission of prediabetes |
Ms. Shilpa Joshi, Sr. Dietitian, Founder Mumbai Health Center Dr. Sunil Dhand Founder, Dhand Diabetes Association & Diabetes Roshani, Jaipur |
High-tea –Meet & Greet |
Time | Topic | Speaker |
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Session 4: Metabolic changes in prediabetes | ||
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Subhadra Mandalika, Co-chairperson VishwaSwasthyam Conference, Advisor Lifeness Science Institute Ms. Hardika Vira, Mentor Lifeness Science Institute |
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8.45 to 9.25 AM | Integrative approach in the prevention of prediabetes – Need of the hour! |
Luke Coutinho, Chief mentor LSI Lifestyle Ambassador for Fit India Movement |
9.25 to 9.50 AM | Metabolic adaptations in Prediabetes |
Ms. Datta Patel, Head of department, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, DY Patil Hospital & Medical College, Mumbai |
9.50 to 10.30 AM | Role of macronutrients in the prevention of pre-diabetes: De-adaptation strategies | Dr. Kalpana Bhaskaran, Head for the Centre of Applied Nutrition Services and the Glycemic Index Research Unit at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore |
10.30 to 10.45 AM | Q & A | |
10.45 to 11.00 AM | Tea break | |
Session 5: Nutritional interventions in pre-diabetes | ||
Chairperson: Mrs. Anuradha Shekar, Convenor NSI Mumbai Chapter; Hon. Vice President IAPEN Mumbai Chapter |
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11.00 to 11.30 AM | Micronutrients and prediabetes |
Dr. G Bhanuprakash Reddy, Scientist ‘G’ & Head
Biochemistry, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad |
11.30 to 12.00 PM | Reversal of prediabetes -Translational research outcome |
Dr. Ranjani Harish, Head – Dept. of Translational Research. Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai |
Moderator: Ms. Vasrha Gorey, Chief Dietitian, Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai | ||
12 to 1.00 PM | Panel discussion: Nutrition Adjuncts in prevention of pre-diabetes | to be announced (4 speakers to be added) |
1.00 to 2.00 PM | Lunch | |
Session 6: Dietary interventions and prediabetes | ||
Chairpersons: Dr. Neha Sanwalka, Organizing Secretary, VishwaSwasthyam Conference; Director Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research |
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2.00 to 2.45 PM | Power Talks: Dietary behaviors and Prediabetes |
Ms. Zamrud Patel, Chief Dietitian, Global Hospitals, Mumbai. Convenor Indian Dietetics Association Mumbi Chapter Ms. Naaznin Husein Senior Dietitian, Founder – Freedom Wellness Ms. Niti Desai, Senior Nutritionist, Mumbai Ms. Jayashree Paranjape Senior dietitian, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital Mumbai Dr. Anagha Palekar, Senior dietitian, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital Mumbai Ms. Sonal Modi, Chief Dietician and Nutritionist at Dr. Chandalia's DENMA |
2.45 to 3.15 PM | Nutrigenetics & personalized nutrition |
Dr. Geeta Dharmati, Director, Geeta NutriHeal Consultancy Pune. |
Session 7: Exercise and prediabetes | ||
Chairperson: Dr. Meena Godhia Retd. Associate Prof Sir Vitthaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Autonomous), SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai and Vice President ASNFS |
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3.15 to 3.30 PM | Mangala gaur- Revival of the traditional exercise form | to be announced |
3.30 to 3.55 PM | Impact of exercise on insulin sensitivity | Dr. Ashish Contactor, Director, Department: Rehabilitation Medicine and Sports Medicine at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital |
3.55 to 4.15 PM | Case study presentation - Prediabetes in athletes |
Ms. Shiny Surendran, Holistic nutritionist, Chennai |
4.15 to 4.35 PM | Yoga and Prediabetes | to be announced |
4.35 to 4.45 PM | Q & A | |
Prize distribution | ||
4.45 to 5.30 PM |
Valedictory address Prevention of Prediabetes-The way forward and the mission to accomplish |
Chairperson:
Gourpriya D. Koppikar Senior Dietitian, Mumbai Dr. Chittaranjan Yajnik, Director & Consultant, Diabetes Unit, KEM Hospital, Pune |
Followed by High tea |
Time | Topic | Speaker |
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10.00 to 10.30 AM | Designing Meaningful Studies in Prediabetes Research |
Dr. Neha Sanwalka, Director Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research (ASNHR) & NutriCanvas Associate Professor HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital Pune |
10.30 am to 12.00 PM | Mastering anthropometry and body composition assessment – hands-on training |
Ms. Bhakti Samant, Chief Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition Therapy Department, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai. Senior faculty ASNHR Ms. Niyati Naik, Clinical Therapist, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai Ms. Shifali Mehraa, Chief Dietitian, MGM New Bombay Hospital, Vashi |
12.00 to 12.45 PM | Decoding Z score & dietary diversity score | Ms. Chandni Chopra, Director Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research |
12.45 to 1.30 PM | Lunch | |
1.30 to 2.00 PM | Upholding Integrity: Ethical Aspects of Prediabetes research | to be announced |
2.00 to 2.30 PM | AI Wizards for Researchers: Unravelling the Magic | to be announced |
2.30 to 3.00 PM | Beyond Publications: Innovative Tools for Research Dissemination |
Dr. Neha Sanwalka Rungta, Director Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research & NutriCanvas Associate Professor HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital Pune |
Time | Topic | Speaker |
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10.00 to 10.50 AM | Lifestyle Assessment Tools- Applications, Interpretation & Planning of Lifestyle Modifications | DENMA Team |
10.50 to 11.45 AM | Decoding Laboratory & Clinical Reports & Medical Prescription in Tandem with Lifestyle Pattern | DENMA Team |
11.45 to 12.35 PM | Educational Tools to Improve Monitoring in Prediabetes –SMBG, Diet Diary & Exercise Chart | DENMA Team |
12.35 to 1.20 PM | Lunch | DENMA Team |
1.20 to 2.10 PM | Counselling Tips to Improve Management Outcomes & Case Studies | DENMA Team |
2.10 to 3.00 PM | CGM in Prediabetes – Concepts of Time in Range & Time Out of Range, Interpretation of CGMs & Benefits of CGMs in Prediabetes | DENMA Team |
Chairperson : | Mr. Gopal C. Sharma, Director, Lifeness Science Institute |
Co-chairperson : | Prof. Dr. Subhadra Mandalika (Rtd.) Advisor Lifeness Science Institute |
Organizing Secretary : | Dr. Neha Sanwalka Rungta Director, Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research (ASNHR) & NutriCanvas, Mumbai. |
Joint Organizing Secretary : | Ms. Sukhada Bhatte Founder Poshan NLS, LEC-IDA Mumbai Chapter |
Mrs. Hardika Vira, Director, Lifeness Science Institute, Mumbai |
Dr. Priyanka Pareek, HOD, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition, MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai |
Dr. Amrita Behel, Assistant Professor, Dept of Food Science and Nutrition, Smt.P.N.Doshi Women's College, Mumbai |
Dr Anagha Palekar, Senior Dietitian, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital Mumbai |
Ms Safala Mahadik, Senior Dietician, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai |
Dr Sripriya Mahesh, Additional treasurer ASNFS |
Dr Mridula Naik, Additional secretary ASNFS |
Dr Bhavna Gandhi, RD, Chief Dietician at Lokpriya Hospital, Consultant at Meerut Cancer Hospital, Meerut |
Ms Manjari Joshi, Clinical Dietician, D S Research Centre, Varanasi |
Dr. Naresh Chandra, Director, B. K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan, Thane |
Dr. Ancy Jose, Director Malad Kandivali Education Society Group of Institutes, Malad, Mumbai |
Mr. Nitin Navnitray Maniar, Chairman, The IPA-MSB's Bombay College of Pharmacy – Autonomous, Mumbai |
Dr. Balkishan Sharma, Cofounder & Director, Future Varsity Education Group, Mumbai |
Dr. Avinash Patil, Principal, B. K. Birla College (Autonomous),Kalyan, Thane |
Prof. Dr. Moushumi Datta, Principal, Malad Kandivali Education Society Khandwala College, Malad, Mumbai |
Dr. Krishna Iyer, I/C Principal, The IPA-MSB's Bombay College of Pharmacy-Autonomous, Mumbai |
Mr. Gautam Kapadi, Director, Lifeness Science Institute, Mumbai |
Mr. Vipul Solanki, Cofounder & Director, Future Varsity Education Group |
Dr. Anuradha Mitra, Associate Professor (Rtd.), Mumbai |
Ms. Anuradha Shekhar, Convenor, NSI Mumbai Chapter |
Ms. Zamurrud Patel, Convenor, Indian Dietetics Association Mumbai Chapter |
Ms. Sonal Modi, Director, DENMA, Mumbai |
Ms. Shilpa Verma, Chief Program Officer, IAPEN INDIA Core Group Nutrition and Diabetes, India |
Marketing & Publicity : | Ms. Rashi Mundhra |
Registration Committee | Ms. Apoorva Rao |