Dr Shriram Nene on Health Span, Lifestyle Habits and Diabetes Prevention

At the Health Wealth conference following the release of his book '21 Days to Good Health', cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Dr Shriram Nene addressed preventive healthcare, longevity, health span, and lifestyle habit formation. Dr Nene outlined five pillars of health: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and community connection. The session examined the management of diabetes and heart disease through balanced traditional Indian diets, protein intake, complex carbohydrates, and the elimination of added sugar. Medical discussions evaluated fitness metrics, identifying muscle mass and waist-to-hip ratio as more reliable indicators than body mass index or weighing scales. The panel addressed the limitations of standard blood tests masking conditions like visceral fat, while positioning commercial wearables as supplementary dashboards rather than definitive diagnostic tools. Additionally, the dialogue explored the role of artificial intelligence in supporting clinical workflows, addressing rural healthcare delivery gaps, and managing health data systems without replacing medical practitioners, while advocating a transition from hospital interventions to early home prevention.