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

What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a serious health condition characterized by an increase in blood glucose level but not high enough yet to be defined as type 2 diabetes. Unlike diabetes, prediabetes is often asymptomatic and reversible with early diagnosis and lifestyle modification. About 40 million Indians are prediabetic hinting at a worrisome unhealthy future that requires immediate attention. Prediabetes is a window of opportunity to prevent diabetes that needs to be used carefully and strategically towards early prevention to contribute to a fit and healthy India.

What is the Aim of the Conference? This international conference aims to highlight the prevalence, assessment and scheme a plan of action towards preventive strategies including lifestyle modification programmes with a long-term adherence. The subthemes of the conference would focus on prediabetes assessment protocols, nutrition, mental health, stress management, exercise and holistic fitness, diabetes, etc.

Conference Program:
Day 1: 5th January 2024
Time Topic Speaker
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
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.
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..
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

Conference Program:
Day 2: 6th January 2024
Time Topic Speaker
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
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
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
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
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


Navigating Prediabetes Research: Techniques and Innovations

Date: 4th January 2024

Time Topic Speaker
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


Upskilling Trainers for Diabetes Management

Date: 4th January 2024

Time Topic Speaker
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

Who will attend and benefit? The conference would offer a unique platform to health care professionals-diabetologists, endocrinologists, dietitians, nutritionists, and diabetes educators along with academicians, students, NGOs, food industry, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industry to explore and devise diabetes prevention programmes in India for a widespread implementation.

Opportunities for young Researchers: We also provide an opportunity to young researchers from India and abroad to showcase and share their research achievements through posters and/or oral presentations. Good quality research outcome would be compiled and shared in the form of proceedings with an ISBN.

Call For Abstracts

The organizing committee invites abstract submissions for poster presentation at VishwaSwasthyam 2024

  • Abstracts of original research are invited for E-Poster presentation only.
  • Conference Registration of the presenting author is mandatory for submission of abstract.
  • Please note, a single registration permits only one person to attend the conference. If co-authors would like to attend the conference, they have to register for the conference independently.
  • Registering for the conference will not guarantee acceptance of the paper for presentation.
  • Name of the presenting author must be underlined and bold.
  • The presenting author is required to ensure that all co-authors are aware of the content of the abstract before submission.
  • Abstract should be submitted in English with accurate grammar and spelling, suitable for publication.
  • Abstract should contain original unpublished research data.
  • Acceptance of abstract will be purely on the basis of its quality and originality.
  • The decision of the Scientific Committee regarding acceptance of the abstract for presentation would be final.
  • Abstracts previously presented will not be accepted.
  • Last date for online submission of abstract is 15th November 2023.
  • Submit your abstracts to the scientific committee at [email protected].
  • Accepted abstracts would be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN number
  • Only the presenting authors would receive a certificate of presentation.
Kindly Note:
  • The scientific committee will screen your abstract and notify you about the acceptance by 30th November 2023
  • All accepted posters would be displayed during the conference
Themes for abstract submission:
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Nutritional Status of Prediabetes/ Diabetes Patients
Functional Foods/Nutraceuticals in the Prevention/ Management of Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Role of Exercise, Stress & Sleep in Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Lifestyle Interventions & Translational Research in Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Alternative Therapies/ Strategies in Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Use of Technology in the Prevention/ Management of Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Innovative Counselling/ Education Strategies in Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Guidelines for Writing the Abstract
  • Type the abstract in Microsoft word.
  • Font style - Times New Roman, Font size -12, Line spacing - 1.5
  • Submit the abstract as Word File and not as PDF.
  • Word limit - The abstract should not exceed 300 words (Excluding title, author name, institutional affiliations, references, keywords and funding source).
  • No graphs/images/tables should be included in the abstract.
  • Title should be in UPPER CASE and bold (Limited to 25 words or less).
  • Avoid the use of abbreviations in the title.
  • Mention the theme under which you are submitting the abstract below the title.
  • Author and Co-author details:
    • Surname followed by first name.
    • Affiliation Details: Department, Institution, City, State.
    • Authors from different institutions should be identified by superscript numbers at the end of that author’s name. No title [Mr., Ms., Prof., Dr., etc.] or qualification [Ph.D, M.Sc., etc.] should be added.
  • The name of the presenting author should be bold and underlined.
  • Email ID and Mobile number of the presenting author should be provided for correspondence.
  • The abstract should be in the structured format
Use the following format for abstract
  • Background: Indicate the objectives and rationale of the study.
  • Aims and Objective: State the aim of the study.
  • Materials & Methods: Describe the setting/location of the study, study design, study population, data collection, materials and/or methods used for analysis.
  • Results: Summarize the findings/outcome of the study.
  • Conclusions: Write the observed conclusions based on your results.
  • References: Maximum 4 references can be included in abstract in APA format (References won’t be a part of the competitive criteria for abstract review)
  • Keywords: Give 4-5 keywords
  • Funding Source: If the authors have received any funds for the study, authors should mention funding source at the end of abstract.

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


Scientific Committee:



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


Advisory Committee:



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