Dr. Seema Gulati

Seema Gulati is a nutrition researcher at National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation and Diabetes Foundation (India) in New Delhi, India and a leading figure in clinical nutrition research in diabetes and obesity. She is appointed as Head of the Nutrition Research Group and Chief Project Officer for Nutrition.

Her principal interests are dietary patterns and metabolic risk in Asian Indians; nuts and glycaemic control; and sugar and dietary fat intake in the Indian diet.

Dietetics combines the science of nutrition with the practical business of helping people change what they eat, in clinics, in communities and through research. Dr. Seema Gulati contributes to the field through clinical nutrition research in diabetes and obesity.

Who Dr. Seema Gulati Is

• Full Name And Credentials: Seema Gulati
• Profession: Nutrition researcher
• Field Of Focus: Clinical nutrition research in diabetes and obesity
• Current Position: Head of the Nutrition Research Group and Chief Project Officer for Nutrition
• Institution: National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation and Diabetes Foundation (India)
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Sees Patients: No, this specialist works in research and education

Dr. Seema Gulati Degrees, Doctorate And Registration

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Professional Background: Trained in nutrition and dietetics, with more than two decades leading clinical nutrition research in New Delhi
• Published Record: Around 37 peer reviewed papers in clinical nutrition, diabetes and obesity, attracting more than 2,000 citations
• Sourcing Note: Her degree-awarding institutions are not stated on the public pages of the organisations she leads, so no individual degree is claimed here

Dr. Seema Gulati Professional Focus

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Seema Gulati as centred on:

• Dietary patterns and metabolic risk in Asian Indians
• Nuts and glycaemic control
• Sugar and dietary fat intake in the Indian diet
• Abdominal obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
• Community and school based nutrition intervention

Dr. Seema Gulati Academic And Professional Appointments

• Head of the Nutrition Research Group, National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation, New Delhi
• Chief Project Officer for Nutrition, Diabetes Foundation (India)
• Works within the Center of Nutrition and Metabolic Research at the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation
• Principal investigator on randomised trials of almond supplementation on glycaemia and cardiovascular risk factors in Asian Indians with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes
• Leads school and community nutrition intervention programmes in New Delhi
• Co-author of India specific consensus statements, including the revised definition of obesity in Asian Indians living in India

Recognition And Academic Standing Of Dr. Seema Gulati

• Presented findings at the 22nd IUNS International Congress of Nutrition in Tokyo
• Author of around 37 peer reviewed papers that have attracted more than 2,000 citations
• Published in journals including the British Journal of Nutrition, BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, and The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Co-authored widely cited reviews on sugar intake and on dietary fats and oils in India

Dr. Seema Gulati Institutional Affiliation

National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation and Diabetes Foundation (India)

New Delhi, India. This is an academic and research base rather than a patient clinic. Enquiries about research, teaching or media are handled by the institution rather than by this directory.

The Role Of Diabetes Nutrition Research In Nutrition Today

Nutrition is central to preventing and managing type 2 diabetes, and the right advice is not identical everywhere. South Asian populations develop diabetes at lower body weight and at younger ages than European populations, with more fat stored around the abdomen and liver, so obesity thresholds and dietary targets have been revised for them. Work in this field tests culturally appropriate changes to staple foods, cooking fats and portion patterns rather than importing guidance unchanged.

Related Diabetes Nutrition Research Profiles

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of nutrition:

• Dr. Anoop Misra, diabetes and metabolic nutrition at Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi
• Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller, glycaemic index research at School of Life and Environmental Sciences and the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney
• Dr. David Jenkins, glycaemic index research at University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital
• Dr. Rena Wing, behavioural weight management at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and The Miriam Hospital

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What Dr. Seema Gulati Does And Does Not Offer

This specialist does not offer individual consultations. Dr. Seema Gulati works in research, teaching and public health nutrition. Dr. Seema Gulati leads nutrition research and community intervention programmes rather than an individual consultation practice. Research, teaching and media enquiries go to National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation and Diabetes Foundation (India) directly. For personal dietary advice, see a dietitian or nutritionist registered in your own country, or use the enquiry button on this page and we will point you towards a practising specialist in the directory.

Answers To Common Questions About Dr. Seema Gulati

What are the qualifications of Dr. Seema Gulati?

Seema Gulati. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Seema Gulati hold?

Dr. Seema Gulati is Head of the Nutrition Research Group and Chief Project Officer for Nutrition, based at National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation and Diabetes Foundation (India).

What is Diabetes Nutrition Research?

Diabetes Nutrition Research is the area of nutrition science concerned with clinical nutrition research in diabetes and obesity. Specialists working in it, including Dr. Seema Gulati, study how diet relates to health and translate those findings into guidance.

Has Dr. Seema Gulati received professional recognition?

Yes. Presented findings at the 22nd IUNS International Congress of Nutrition in Tokyo. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Seema Gulati hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Head of the Nutrition Research Group, National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation, New Delhi. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Can I rely on dietary advice published by Dr. Seema Gulati?

Published work by Dr. Seema Gulati is peer reviewed and sourced, and is a reasonable guide to the evidence. It is not personal medical advice. Anyone who is pregnant, taking medication for blood sugar or blood pressure, or living with kidney, liver or digestive disease should get individual advice before changing their diet.

Primary Sources For The Dr. Seema Gulati Profile

• National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation
• Diabetes Foundation (India) team page
• Published research record

Fact Checking Process For This Dr. Seema Gulati Profile

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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How To Use The Information About Dr. Seema Gulati

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