Title of program Guest Lecture
Objective of programPostgraduate Teaching on Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy : From Gestational Diabetes Mellitus to Overt Diabetes & Insulin Strategies
Participant typeAll Department Faculty and PG Residents
Date and duration of program21/04/2026    3 hours
Venue of the program event  Dr Anandibai Joshi Sabhagruh, Training Centre, Civil Hospital, Nashik
Program organized byDepartment of Obstetrics & GynaecologyMPGIMER MUHS, Nashik
Program in chargeDr.Prasannajeet Kokate
Name of faculty guest speakerDr Ashutosh Sonawane (M.B.B.S., M.D. Medicine, D.M. Endocrinology)(Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai)Consultant Adult and Paediatric Endocrinologist at Sarthak Health Clinic, Mumbai Naka, Sahyadri Superspeciality Hospital, Nashik, and Hindustan Aeronatical Limited Hospital, Ozar.Clinical Researcher & Principal Investigtor with strong presence as faculty in major national and state conferences including MAHA-ENDOCON 2020 Endocrine Society India Symposium held at Daman;ESICON 2020 held at Nagpur and RSSDI 2023 platforms at Nashik & Kolhapur.Scientific Committee Member for prestigious conferences like MAHA RSSDI 2023 Nashik and MAHAENDOCON 2025.Authored a chapter on “Management of Diabetes after Menopause” in textbook “Menopause: Past, Present, Future”.
Supporting staff memberDr. Aashna Agarawal
Vote of thanks presented byDr.Prasannajeet Kokate
Geo-tagged photosYes, attached with Program Report
Number of participants50
Brief about the program (activity event details)The program was graced by presence and felicitation of respected Dean Dr.Kiran Patole Sir, Dr.Suhas Patil Sir (Assistant Dean), Dr.Nilesh Ahire Sir (HOD Department of Paediatrics) and Dr.Bhuktar Sir (HOD Department of FMT). Dr.Priyanka Pandya inaugurated the program by highlighting the academic footprints of our guest speaker Dr.Ashutosh Sonawane. Dr.Ashutosh Sir began the session by clearing concepts regarding diagnostic criteria of Gestational and Overt Diabetes Mellitus. Sir gave scientific reports about target blood glucose, HbA1c and metabolic goals parameters. Sir gave evidence based insights regarding OGCT & OGTT screening and broke many misconceptions regarding DIPSI which was earlier considered gold standard screening test. Sir highlighted the importance of Four-Point BSL Screening and congenital anomlies associated with deranged blood sugar levels. Sir also covered obstetric complications of GDM/Overt DM  associated with deranged HbA1c. The benchmark of the program was clear, concise and crisp Oral Hypoglycemic agents & Insulin Strategies to be followed during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum period. The program concluded by Vote of Thanks presented by Dr.Prasannajeet Kokate Sir (HOD Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology) as a mark of gratitude towards our honourable guest speaker and National Anthem.