Obituary: Dr Vinod Gujral, leading Diabetologist no more

Written by Meghna A Singhania Published On 2016-12-21T09:17:22+05:30 | Updated On 21 Dec 2016 9:17 AM IST

Obituary: Dr Vinod Gujral, leading Diabetologist no more

New Delhi: Dr Vinod K Gujral, leading diabatologist, author and Speciality Editor with Medical Dialogues passed away 3 days ago.

Dr Gujral was a leading Diabteologist in the country, with more than 3 decades of practice with National Heart Insitute, New Delhi. With his vast clinical expertise, Dr. Vinod K Gujral inked several record-breaking books on diabetes and lifestyle management including SugarCure, The Dilemma, Cheeni kum, a hindi book for self management of diabetes and A Guide for WOULD BE MOM. His books and guidance went a long way in guiding the medical profession as well as patients in management of diabetes and leading a healthy lifestyle.

He was also a Speciality Editor (Diabetology) with Medical Dialogues news portal, guiding the team as well as updating the medical profession with his regular updates in the field of Diabetology.

His dedication to his work is an example for all, with his practice going on till his very last breath.

He is survived by his wife and his daughter.

Sir, you will be thoroughly missed.

Meghna A Singhania

Meghna A Singhania is the founder and Editor-in-Chief at Medical Dialogues. An Economics graduate from Delhi University and a post graduate from London School of Economics and Political Science, her key research interest lies in health economics, and policy making in health and medical sector in the country. She is a member of the Association of Healthcare Journalists. She can be contacted at meghna@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751