Dr. Hema Venkataraman

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Qualifications & Education:

• FRCP – Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
• CCT (Endocrinology & Diabetes) – Royal College of Physicians, UK
• PhD – University of Warwick, UK
• MRCP – Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
• MD (General Medicine) – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India
• MBBS – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India

Areas of Expertise:

Diabetes

• Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Management
• Diabetes in Pregnancy & Pre-Conception Care
• Obesity & Metabolic Disorders
• Use of Diabetes Technology (CGM, Pumps, Closed Loop Systems)
• Brittle and complex diabetes including post transplant care
• Diabetes Remission

Endocrinology

• Thyroid, Pituitary, and Adrenal Disorders
• Endocrine Oncology & Neuroendocrine Tumors
• Reproductive Endocrinology & Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Bone & Calcium Metabolism Disorders (Osteoporosis, Hyperparathyroidism)

Professional Experience:

• Lead Consultant – Endocrinology, KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru
• Senior Consultant – Diabetes & Endocrinology, Kauvery Hospitals, Bengaluru
• Consultant – Diabetes & Endocrinology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, UK
• Consultant – James Cook University Hospital NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, UK
• Consultant – Diabetes & Endocrinology, Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru
• Medical Strategy Lead – Practo Technologies, Bengaluru

Academic & Teaching Appointments:

• Honorary Senior Lecturer – University of Birmingham, UK
• Honorary Senior Lecturer – University of Warwick, UK
• MRCP Examiner – Royal College of Physicians, London

Research & Publications:

Dr. Hema has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals including Diabetologia, Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, Endocrine Connections, Clinical Medicine, and Cardiovascular Diabetology.

Her research focuses on gestational diabetes, fetal growth patterns, neuroendocrine tumors, and vitamin B12 metabolism.

Key publications include:

• Increased fetal adiposity prior to diagnosis of gestational diabetes in South Asians: more evidence for the 'thin-fat' baby Diabetologia. 2017 Mar
• Postnatal Testing Following Gestational Diabetes: Time to Replace OGTT? – Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 2015
• Where Are We Now with Liver Transplantation in Neuroendocrine Neoplasms? – Current Oncology Reports, 2023
• Low Serum Vitamin B12 and High Folate Levels in Early Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes – Diabetologia, 2021
• Multidisciplinary Team Management of Carcinoid Heart Disease – Endocrine Connections, 2019

Awards & Achievements:

• 2nd Prize - Presentation - ESICON, Kolkata 2025
• Best Presentation Award – Midlands Diabetes & Endocrine Club, Birmingham (2017)
• Best Poster Award – UK & Ireland Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (UKINETS), London (2011)
• YDEF Travel Grant – Diabetes UK (2016)
• State Rank 21 – MD Entrance Exam, India (2006)

Professional Memberships:

• Royal College of Physicians, London
• Society for Endocrinology (UK)
• Endocrine Society of India
• Diabetes UK
• UKINETS – Committee Member, Media & Public Relations
• ENETS – European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• American Diabetes Association (ADA)

Conferences & Presentations:

Presented at multiple international conferences including ADA (Boston, San Francisco), Diabetes UK (Liverpool, Manchester), BES (UK), ECE (Europe), and DOHAD (Cape Town, Singapore) on diabetes, neuroendocrine tumors, and metabolic disorders.

Media & Public Engagements:

• Authored expert articles in Times of India, Financial Express, News18, and Hindustan Times on diabetes care and remission.
• Speaker – “Practo Connect” and “Diabetes Remission” educational programs.
• Featured on a YouTube health education series on diabetes and women’s health.

Special Interests:

• Diabetes in Women’s Health & Pregnancy
• Obesity Medicine & Lifestyle Interventions
• Technology-Enabled Diabetes Care
• Endocrine Oncology & Neuroendocrine Tumors
• Bone health (osteoporosis) 
• Thyroid Adrenal and Pituitary Disorders

Languages Known:

English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil