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Dr. Guruprasad Udupi is a Consultant Diabetologist based in Bangalore, practising at Mallige Medical Centre (Crescent Road) and Dialife Diabetes Thyroid & Endocrine Centre (Vidyaranyapura).

Dr. Udupi obtained the Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Cochin, in 2006. He did his MBBS from JSS Medical College, Mysore, in 2001.

Dr. Guruprasad Udupi is well trained and adequately experienced in handling the Subcutaneous Insulin Pump (Medtronics) and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS). He is among the first doctors to have managed diabetes in pregnant mothers using the Insulin Pump in 2006.

One of Dr. Udupi's areas of interest is Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - with a view to finding ways to improve mitochondrial biogenesis to prevent Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Another of his interest areas is prevention of Charcot Foot by finding a way to reduce Pedal Osteolytic Hyperactivity in Diabetic patients with Autonomic Neuropathy and Arteriovenous Shunting.

Dr. Guruprasad Udupi has several publications to his credit, including a book titled Multiple Choice Questions in Diabetes Mellitus.

    Research
  • Research Assistant in the Multinational "Generation Study".

  • Publications
  • Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Metabolism and Genetics. 2005. [First Author]

    Article
  • Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Perinatology. 2006. [First Author]

    Article
  • Review Article: Mitochondrial  Dysfunction in Insulin Resistance. Published in the book Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Insulin Resistance – USV publication.

    Article
  • Review Article: Pleiotropic Effects of Acarbose and other Alpha Glucosidase  Inhibitors. Accepted for publication in Journal of Association of Physicians of India (JAPI).

    Article
  • Glycemic Status and Prevelence of other Comorbidites in a South Indian  Population – A Community Based Study (ADEPS). Original Study accepted for publicaton in The National Medical Journal of India.

    Article
  • Book: Multiple Choice Questions in Diabetes Mellitus. Released on World Diabetes Day 2006 by the then Governor of Kerala R L Bhatia.

    Article
  • Oral Triple vs Oral Quadruple Therapy in Managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – Clinical trial. Poster presentation at Winter Symposium 2007. CMC, Vellore.

    Presentation
  • Paper Presentation: Evaluation and Comparison of Mortality among Patients with Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis and Culture Negative Neutrocytic Ascitis. Bangalore Gastroenterologist’s Meet. St. John's Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore. 2004. 

    Presentation
  • Authored a chapter on RAMADAN FASTING IN ELDERLY DIABETICS in a book on RAMADAN and DIABETES.

    Article
    Recognition
  • Dr. Guruprasad Udupi has been rated BEST THREE DIABETOLIGIST IN BANGALORE FOR THE YEAR 2018 by the US website-the three best rated!

    Media
  • USV HEALTH & WELLNESS MYTHS VS FACTS


    As part of USV's Public Awareness Initiative "Health & Wellness -- Myths & Facts", this special program was broadcast on NDTV 24x7. In this program, Dr. Ambrish C, Dr. Guruprasad Udupi, discussed various issues connected with health and wellness with special focus on the issues facing people living with chronic conditions like diabetes, and heart disease.
    Fellowships
  • Diploma in Diabetology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Cochin from 2004-2006. 

  • Diploma in Endocrinology from University of Southwales, UK.

  • MSc. in Endocrinology from University of Southwales, UK.

  • Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology from CDER, Kanpur.

  • Advanced Course in Pediatric Endocrinology from CDER, Kanpur.

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