Pune, 18 April 2026 — The 2nd Annual Conference on “Diabetes in Pregnancy and Beyond: Barriers and Innovations” was held at Hotel Shree Pancharatna, Pune. The event was jointly hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine, Deep Griha Society, and KEM Hospital Research Centre, bringing together leading experts, healthcare professionals, and community workers.
Improving Screening and Management of Gestational Diabetes
The sessions focused on how screening and management of Gestational Diabetes (GDM) can be improved, and on its long-term impact on both mothers and babies. Experts shared insights on the challenges in screening, on nutrition management, and on innovative approaches in diabetes care.
Speakers and Panel Discussions
Key speakers included Dr Neha Suryawanshi, Dr Girija Wagh, Dr Alpana Shukla, Sheryl Salis, Dr Nihal Thomas, and Dr Felix Jebasingh. Moderating the sessions were Dr Sanjaykumar Tambe, Dr Radhika Sundararajan, Dr Rucha Mehta, and Dr Puja Chebrolu.
Interactive panel discussions and keynote sessions provided practical knowledge and solutions. A highlight of the conference was a discussion on “What is GDM really?”, which Dr C S Yajnik opened up with the panelists.
The Role of Community Health Workers
The conference also highlighted the importance of community-based research and the role of health workers in the early detection and management of diabetes in pregnancy. The programme opened with Community Health Workers and the research team sharing their experience from the field.
Towards Better Maternal and Child Health
Overall, the event served as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, strengthening efforts toward better maternal and child health.
Conference Key speakers photo
