271: Shashikant Iyengar – Metabolic Health India

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Shashikant Iyengar

 Shashikant Iyengar is a leading metabolic health coach from India and the founder of Metabolic Health India®. After spending over 35 years in the pharmaceutical industry with companies like Abbott and Pfizer, he transitioned into full-time metabolic health coaching in 2022 following his own successful remission from Type 2 diabetes through a low-carbohydrate lifestyle.

He has been in sustained Type 2 diabetes remission since 2015 and is widely recognized for promoting practical, culturally adaptable low-carb nutrition for Indians, especially in vegetarian settings. Shashikant has coached clients globally across diabetes, obesity, fatty liver, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome.

He is the organizer of India’s Metabolic Health Conference (MHC) series and a faculty member with Nutrition Network. He has delivered corporate metabolic health talks at organizations.

Shashikant is also the author of a published long-term Type 2 diabetes remission case study documenting his own decade of remission using a real-world Indian low-carb approach. Through education, conferences, podcasts, and social media, he continues to advocate for improving metabolic health awareness in India and globally.

Key Quote

“Even if I am able to help 10 people out of one point 4 billion, it is still worthwhile.”

— Shashikant Iyengar

Shashikant’s Top Tips

1. Eat real food.
2. Prioritise protein.
3. Clean up your lifestyle in terms of exercise, sleep, and stress.

Resources Mentioned

• His 10-year Type 2 diabetes remission study — published in Frontiers in Nutrition, 25th February 2026
• Metabolic Health Conference — India’s first low-carb conference series, which Shashikant organises
• Shashikant’s YouTube channel

Connect with Shashikant Iyengar

Twitter: 

https://x.com/shashiiyengar

https://x.com/MetabolicHConf

Facebook Profile: 

https://www.facebook.com/shashikant.iyengar/

https://www.facebook.com/shashikant.iyengar.9/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shashikant_iyengar/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashikantiyengar1/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shashiiyengar

Website Details

https://www.metabolichealthindia.com/

https://www.metabolichealthconference.com/

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