Scientific Program
Day 1 - Friday, 12 August 2022
Diabetes and Thyroid disorders in pregnancy
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Somashekara Reddy K S, Dr. Rajeswari Janakiraman

Dr. Usha Ayyagari
Interpreting Thyroid function tests

Dr. Chitra Selvan
Management of Thyroid disorders in pregnancy
Discussion

Dr. Pramila Kalra, Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri, Dr. Vijay Sarathi
Clinical Case Seminar: Endocrine causes of infertility
Break
Break
Diabetes and Thyroid disorders in pregnancy.
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Mohini N Prasad

Dr. Anjana Ranjith
Optimal approach to diagnosing gestational diabetes and opportunity for future prevention of diabetes in women

Dr. Sonali Appaiah
Optimal treatment option to prevent impact of maternal hyperglycemia on the offspring

Dr. Sriprada Vinekar
Advances in Fetal surveilance and obstretic management of pregnant diabetes
Discussion
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Pharma Symposia 1
Made possible with sponsorship support by:Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd

Dr. Ganapathi Bantwal
The Iceberg of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: Implications from EMPEROR Preserved Study

Dr. Ravi Sankar Erukulapati
The tipping-point for early intensification with a Harmonious Blend of SGLT2i and DPP4i combination in T2DM management

Dr. Aravind Sosale
A new decade of simplifying T2DM care with Linagliptin across broad range of patients
Panel Discussion: Current Perspectives on Holistic Approach to Diabetes Care
Pharma Symposia 3
Made possible with sponsorship support by:Sanofi India Ltd
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Aravind Sosale

Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev
Gen 2.0 Basal- Leveraging Time-in-range to improve patient outcome

Dr. Mohan Badagandi
Translating science to practice – Clinical perspective of Gen 2.0 Basal

Dr. Aravind Sosale
Understanding the Science of Insulin Biologics and Biosimilars
Discussion
Pharma Symposia 5
Made possible with sponsorship support by:Novonordisk India Pvt Ltd
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Arun Vadavi

Dr. Suryanarayana K M
A 2-in-1 solution for insulin initiation - The growing wall of real-world evidence from India

Dr. Vageesh Ayyar
Achieving glycemic symmetry with newer basal insulin analogue
Discussion
Break - Halls get combined
Break
Inauguration

Inauguration
Plenary 1
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri

Dr. Rohit N. Kulkarni
Beta cell replacement therapies for diabetes: past, present and future
Plenary 2
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Prasanna Kumar K M

Dr. Rodica Pop-Busui
Diabetic Neuropathy: Lessons Learned and Steps for the Future
Plenary 3
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Bhavana Sosale

Dr. Louis H. Philipson
A precision medicine approach to mitochondrial diabetes
ADA Presidential Oration
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Aravind Sosale

Dr. Guillermo E. Umpierez
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Hospitalized Patients
Plenary 5
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Sanjay Reddy

Dr. Samuel Klein
Intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating: hope or hype?
Dinner
Dinner and Close for the day
Interventions in diet and exercise
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Sai Kandula, Dr. Sreenivasa Murthy L

Mrs. Aneeta Karthikeyan
Making the right choice: Meal replacement or whey protein for weight loss

Dr. Sreemathy Venkatraman
Diabetic diet and protein intake in Elderly - Is it different?

Dr. Archana Sarda
Diet counselling in T1DM is not a child's play
Discussion
Break
Break
Interventions in diet and exercise.
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Mahesh D M, Dr. Srinath A

Dr. Bhavana Sosale
Trimester wise exercise plan for pregnant women with diabetes

Dr. Usha Ayyagari
Preventing hypoglycemia during exercise

Dr. Abhijit Bhograj
Healthcare wearables: Are they usefull in monitoring lifestyle?

Mr. Shivtosh Kumar
Can AI help in intelligent food choices among Indians with such diversified population
Discussion
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Pharma Symposia 2
Made possible with sponsorship support by:Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Bharat

Dr. Arpandev Bhattacharya
Glycaemic Effects of Dapagliflozin and Extending Benefits to Prevent Cardio-Renal Outcomes

Dr. Pramila Kalra
Preventing and Managing Cardio-Renal Risks of Diabetic Dyslipidemia

Dr. Prakash V S
What’s new in Heart Failure?
Discussion
Pharma Symposia 4
Made possible with sponsorship support by:Micro Labs Ltd
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Prasanna Kumar K M

Dr. Manohar K N
Different Gliptins combination with Dapa - How to choose & place in practice

Dr. Suhas Gopal Erande
Right patient profile for Pioglitazone usage
Discussion
Pharma Symposia 6
Made possible with sponsorship support by:Biocon Biologics Ltd
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Praveen Raj

Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri
Benefits of Timely Initiation of Interchangeable Glargine in uncontrolled OAD

Dr. Archana Sarda
Time to move the needle: Interchangeable Glargine - The Plethora of evidence
Panel Discussion
Break and Halls get combined
Break
Day 2 - Saturday, 13 August 2022
Plenary 6
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Shankar V

Dr. Vijay Panikar
Will the Twincretin - Tirzepatide - Live up to the hype and surpass GLP-1 RA?
Plenary 7
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Sanjay Reddy

Dr. Shashank R. Joshi
Gut Microbiome, Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity 2022
Plenary 8
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri

Dr. Rohit N. Kulkarni
Diabetes: all about mis-communication between pancreatic exocrine and endocrine cells?
Break and Split of Halls
Break
Themed Symposia: Diabetes and Remission
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Usha Ayyagari, Dr. Priya Chinnappa

Dr. Bhavana Sosale
Science behind the hype: Twin cycle hypothesis

Dr. Neeta Deshpande
Diabetes reversal program in practise: Eating right

Dr. Kumar J S
Individualising exercise in reversal program

Dr. Prasanna Kumar K M
How useful are technology driven programs for remission / reversal
Discussion
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Game Changer… Life Changer Symposium
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Mohan Badagandi

Dr. Manoj Chawla
Casting new light on diabetes care with the world’s first oral GLP-1RA: Oral semaglutide

Dr. Vijay Negalur
PIONEERing a pathbreaking journey for better patient outcomes

Dr. Mithun Bhartia
Oral semaglutide: Difficult questions and simple answers
Panel Discussion
Pharma Symposia 7
Made possible with sponsorship support by:USV Pvt Ltd
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Prasanna Kumar K M

Dr. Neeta Deshpande
Relevance of SGLT2i and DPP4i FDC in clinical practise

Dr. Aravind Sosale
The continuing relevance of sulfonylureas in clinical care - how should we position them?

Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri
Role of Metformin in prevention of diabetes
Discussion
Break
Break
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the field of medicine
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Srikanth Y N, Dr. Sridhar G R

Dr. Anand Sivaraman
Changing the future of medicine: Role of AI

Dr. Kalpa Negiloni
Offline AI Integrated on a Smartphone-based Fundus Camera for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: Ideation to Adoption

Dr. Rajeev Sadanandan
Perspectives on Scalable Models for NCD Screening in Public Health

Dr. Rajiv Raman
Use of AI and Retinal Images in the Detection of Diabetic Neuropathy and Cardiovascular Risk Prediction
Discussion
Break and Halls get combined
Break
Plenary 9
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Suryanarayana K M

Dr. Rodica Pop-Busui
Heart Failure the Under Appreciated Complication of Diabetes
Plenary 10
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Suryanarayana K M

Dr. Ashok Balasubramanyam
The Expanding Universe of Atypical Diabetes
Plenary 11
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Suryanarayana K M

Dr. Raghu G Mirmira
New Perspectives on the Pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes
Dinner
Dinner and Close for the day
Themed Symposia: Nephro Urology for Physicians
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Balachandra G, Dr. Vijay Kumar K

Dr. Arun K N
Management of Anaemia in patients with CKD

Dr. Prashanth G K
Approach to Asymptomatic chronic UTI

Dr. Hanumanthayya Kelogi
Fungal infections of Genito Urinary tract
Discussion
Themed Symposia:Nephro Urology for Physicians
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Syed A. Javaz, Dr. Karthik Munichoodappa

Dr. Vasan S S
Approach to Erectile Dysfunction in diabetics

Dr. Govardhan Reddy
Evaluating a patient of BPH - Role of a Physician
Discussion
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
SGLT2 Symposia
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Raja Selvarajan

Dr. Rajiv Kovil
Role of Glycemic varibility among SGLT2 i - Latest Indian data

Dr. Basavaraj G S
Maximising renal protection in T2DM
Discussion
Diabetes and Depression Symposia
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Hemachandra

Dr. Sridhar G R
Chicken or Egg

Dr. Poongothai S
Nuts and Bolts of democratising the management: INDEPENDENT Study

Dr. Aruna Sri S
The bolt in management: Real life case studies

Dr. Sushma
Recognising depression in Diabetes: Tips to practitioners
Discussion
Break
Break
Scientific Symposia
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Vijay Kumar J, Dr. Kiran Nidagundi

Dr. Rajiv Kovil
Metformin and cancer prevention-Is there a evidence?

Dr. Nandita Arun
Diabetes is a progressive disease - Not in all cases.

Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev
Diabetes and Vaccination - Current status

Dr. Balaji Jaganmohan
Insulin sensitizer: An integral armamentarium in diabetes management
Discussion
Break and Halls get combined
Break
Insulin Workshop
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Divyatha Arun, Dr. Shashikala M D

Dr. Anil Kumar R
Accept, Adopt and Adjust: Preparing a patient

Dr. Suman R
Insulin initiation

Dr. Aravind Sosale
Insulin intensification and regimes

Dr. Arun Raghavan
IV Insulin protocols-simple and easy to follow
Discussion
Infection and Diabetes
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Raghavendra B M

Dr. Shyam Prasad A
Common dermotological problems in diabetes and management
Discussion

Dr. Chintankumar H Kaswala
Diagnosis and Management of Mucormycosis
Discussion
Update on Monitoring and Technology
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Raja Selvarajan, Dr. Suman R

Dr. Vageesh Ayyar
Role of SMBG and relevance of connected meters

Dr. Pramila Kalra
Infection prevention during blood glucose monitoring and Insulin administration

Dr. Purvi Chawla
Importance of TIR and CGM

Dr. Balamurugan R
Home blood pressure monitoring and Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: Relevance in clinical practise
Discussion
Day 3 - Sunday, 14 August 2022
Plenary 12
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Anil Kapur

Dr. Prasanna Kumar K M
Changing pattern of Diabetes in Children
Plenary 13
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri

Dr. Ramachandran A
Diabetes is an inflammatery disease: Biomarkers unravel the new concept
Plenary 14
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Prasanna Kumar K M

Dr. Chittaranjan Yajnik
Subtypes of T2DM in Indians
Has it made a change ?
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Ganapathi Bantwal

Dr. Arpandev Bhattacharya
Multifactorial Approach to T2DM management: Role of once weekly GLP 1RA
Break and Split of Halls
Break
Diabetes and Heart Symposia
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Sanjay Reddy

Dr. Ganapathi Bantwal
Evaluating CV risk in diabetes - state of the art?

Dr. Keshav R
Staging and treating heart failure in diabetes - understanding the new guidelines

Dr. Aishwarya Yalamanchi
Management of diabetes in the patient with established ASCVD
Discussion
Lunch and Close of Conference
Lunch and Close of Conference
Pot-pourri
Chairpersons/Moderator : Dr. Sanjay Kumar H R, Dr. Divya Kiran S

Dr. Aravind Sosale
Time to treat cellular inflammation - Disease modifying agents in diabetes

Dr. Jayashree Gopal
Recognissing secondary causes of Diabetes in Primary care.

Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri
Sitagliptin + Dapagliflozin - Will it score over other FDC's

Dr. Vinod Babu V
Elephant & Cheetah approach in post prandial Hyperglycemia management
Discussion
Lunch and Close of Conference
Lunch and Close of Conference
Conference Venue
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Hotel Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru
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