LMC Healthcare. Dr Bajaj started his Endocrinology practice with LMC Brampton in 2009, after completing his clinical fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic (Ohio, USA). Dr Bajaj’s medical education was at Maulana Azad Medical College (New Delhi, India), following which he attained a Masters of Public Health (Epidemiology) at State University of New York in Albany (New York, USA). Dr Bajaj is a Research Associate at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto and an adjunct lecturer at McMaster University. He is the principal investigator for the Canadian Diabetes Prevention Program (CDPP), a virtual 1-year health and wellness coaching program funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. He volunteers with numerous community public health organizations as well as media programs with the intent of raising public awareness on diabetes prevention and treatment, with a specific focus on the South Asian origin population in Canada. He is the founder of STOP Diabetes Foundation, a registered charitable organization working to reduce the burden of diabetes in Peel region of Ontario. Dr Bajaj serves Diabetes Canada on the executive board of the professional section executive and as the Vice-Chair of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG).
Practical Aspects of Incorporating Ketogenic Diets in Diabetes Management Ketogenic or low low carbohydrate diets are in vogue, with several celebrity testimonials and online resources dedicated to this new fad. In this segment 2 of day 1 of CNS conference, Catherine Chan, PhD will introduce the topic “Ketogenic Diets – Science or Science Fiction?” As the next step from Cathy’s presentation, my talk will focus on Diabetes Canada’s position statement on low carbohydrate diet along with some handy, practical tips. To put it into perspective, I will first discuss broadly the shifting paradigms of type 2 diabetes management – from glucocentricity to individualized care. This will include a discussion around changes in diet recommendations for individuals living with type 2 diabetes over the last 20-30 years. The major part of my presentation will focus on the need for Diabetes Canada’s position statement on low carbohydrate diet, its recommendations and practical tips, including a case-based discussion.