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Dr Vidhya Rajeev Jahagirdar
Diabetes, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Thyroid & Hormone Care
Consultant-led diabetes and endocrine care focused on careful diagnosis, individualised treatment and long-term risk reduction — helping patients understand their condition and manage their health with confidence.
Accurate
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Individualised
Treatment
Treatment
Better Long-term
Health
Health
Compassionate
Patient Care
Patient Care
SPECIALIST DIABETES & ENDOCRINE CARE
Comprehensive Care
From diabetes and thyroid disease to pregnancy-related endocrine care, metabolic health, bone disorders and complex hormonal conditions — specialist care tailored to the individual.
ABOUT
Current practice & professional background
Dr Vidhya Rajeev Jahagirdar currently practises as a Consultant Endocrinologist at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (Main Centre), Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, providing specialist care in diabetes, thyroid and other endocrine and metabolic conditions.
She has specialist training and clinical experience in the United Kingdom and holds MRCP qualifications in General Medicine and in Diabetes & Endocrinology, together with CCT and FRCP.
Her UK experience includes work at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Her clinical approach combines careful diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, clear communication and long-term risk reduction, while helping patients understand and confidently manage their condition.
Special Interests
Diabetes · Thyroid Disorders · Obesity · PMOS · Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease · Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders
Practice
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (Main Centre), Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, India
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Qualifications & experience
Qualifications
MBBS
MRCP (General Medicine)
MRCP (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
CCT
FRCP
Specialist Interests
Diabetes
Thyroid Disorders
Obesity
PMOS
Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease
Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders
Professional Experience
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (Main Centre), Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Coimbatore — Current Clinical Practice — Consultant.
Walsgrave Hospital / University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Heart of England NHS Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Research, recognition & specialist training
Selected Publications
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Diabetes and Bone Health
Diabetes & Primary Care, 2016.
Empagliflozin for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2014.
Metastatic Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Tumour with Bilateral Carcinoid Heart Disease
BMJ Case Reports, 2016.
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia Masquerading as Recurrent Graves' Disease
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, 2008.
Awards & Recognition
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First Prize — Midland Bone Club Clinical Case Study
In association with the National Osteoporosis Society, Birmingham.
First Prize — Regional Endocrine Clinical Case Presentation
Society for Endocrinology / Midlands Endocrine Club, Birmingham.
First Prize — Midland Bone Club Clinical Case Study
National Osteoporosis Society, Birmingham.
Postgraduate Award in Good Medical Practice
Staffordshire University, UK.
Specialist Training & Courses
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Diabetes UK
Glasgow.
Endocrine Clinical Update
UK specialist endocrine training meetings.
Insulin Pump Course
YDEF.
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Birmingham.
National Osteoporosis Conference
UK.
Clinical Quality & Research Interests
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Diabetic Foot Service Improvement
Quality-improvement work at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Audit and research on maternal complications and pregnancy outcomes.
Insulin Pump Outcomes
Audit of glycaemic outcomes and pre-pump assessment.
Osteoporosis & Fragility Fractures
Audit and clinical research in metabolic bone health.
TALKS, CONFERENCES & MEDIA
Professional presentations & media appearances
Selected conference talks, professional presentations and media appearances featuring Dr Vidhya. More photographs and videos can be added over time.
Talk / Media Appearance
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Watch on YouTube →Conference & Professional Event Photographs
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KMCH Masterclass–Thyroid Update 2026
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META DIABETES 2026
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Specialist clinical interests
Diabetes
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- Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Insulin & Medication Optimisation
- Diabetes Complication Risk Reduction
Gestational Diabetes & Diabetes in Pregnancy
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- Gestational Diabetes
- Pre-existing Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Pre-pregnancy Diabetes Planning
- Glucose & Medication Management During Pregnancy
Thyroid Disorders
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- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid Nodules & Goitre
- Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
Obesity & Metabolic Health
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- Weight-related Metabolic Risk
- Insulin Resistance
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Long-term Weight Management
PMOS & Women's Hormonal Health
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- PMOS Assessment
- Irregular Periods & Hormonal Symptoms
- Metabolic Risk in PMOS
- Hormonal Evaluation
Paediatric Diabetes
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- Type 1 Diabetes in Children & Adolescents
- Type 2 Diabetes in Young People
- Insulin & Glucose Monitoring
- Transition to Adult Diabetes Care
Bone & Mineral Health
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- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Calcium & Vitamin D Disorders
- Parathyroid Disorders
Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders
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- Pituitary Hormone Disorders
- Adrenal Hormone Disorders
- Complex Endocrine Investigation
- Long-term Endocrine Follow-up
Endocrine Tumours & Cancer-related Hormone Care
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- Neuroendocrine Tumours
- Adrenal Masses & Incidentalomas
- Hormonal Disturbances During Cancer Care
- Specialist Endocrine Assessment & Follow-up
PATIENT EDUCATION
Understand your condition
Clear information can make endocrine conditions easier to understand and manage. Select a topic for an overview of common symptoms, investigations, treatment approaches and when medical review may be appropriate.
Diabetes
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, monitoring, treatment and long-term risk reduction
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Gestational diabetes, pre-existing diabetes and pregnancy planning
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Diabetes in children and adolescents, insulin care and transition planning
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Underactive and overactive thyroid, symptoms, tests and treatment
Explore conditionThyroid Nodules & Goitre
Neck swelling, thyroid nodules and appropriate investigation
Explore conditionObesity & Weight Management
Metabolic risk, weight assessment and structured medical management
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Hormonal symptoms, irregular periods, insulin resistance and metabolic health
Explore conditionPrediabetes
Early metabolic risk, prevention and progression to Type 2 diabetes
Explore conditionHypoglycaemia
Low blood glucose symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment planning
Explore conditionDiabetes Complications
Eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet and cardiovascular risk
Explore conditionInsulin, CGM & Diabetes Technology
Glucose sensors, insulin pumps and treatment optimisation
Explore conditionOsteoporosis
Bone strength, fracture risk, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Explore conditionMetabolic Bone Disease
Disorders affecting bone metabolism, strength and mineral balance
Explore conditionCalcium, Vitamin D & Parathyroid
Mineral abnormalities, vitamin D and parathyroid disorders
Explore conditionPituitary Disorders
Pituitary hormone excess, deficiency and related symptoms
Explore conditionAdrenal Disorders
Adrenal hormone disorders and incidental adrenal findings
Explore conditionEndocrine Tumours & Neuroendocrine Disorders
Hormone-producing tumours, neuroendocrine conditions and specialist assessment
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Complex endocrine symptoms, hormone abnormalities and metabolic conditions
Explore conditionEndocrine Conditions Often Need Long-term, Individualised Care
Understanding the diagnosis is an important part of treatment
Diabetes, thyroid disease and other hormonal conditions can affect different parts of the body and may develop gradually. Symptoms alone do not always identify the cause, so appropriate clinical assessment and targeted testing are often important.
Treatment may involve lifestyle measures, medication, monitoring, correction of hormone or mineral abnormalities and management of associated cardiovascular, bone or metabolic risk.
The aim is not only to improve current symptoms, but also to reduce long-term complications and help patients manage their condition confidently.
IMPORTANT
SEEK URGENT MEDICAL HELP FOR SEVERE OR RAPIDLY WORSENING SYMPTOMS
Endocrine and metabolic disorders can occasionally become acute. Severe illness, marked drowsiness or confusion, collapse, persistent vomiting or dehydration, breathing difficulty, or a significant deterioration in a person with diabetes or a known endocrine condition should be assessed urgently.
HEALTH UPDATES
Seasonal guidance & practical endocrine health advice
Short, evidence-informed articles to help patients make practical health decisions in everyday life.
Ganesh Chaturthi & Diabetes: Celebrate with Joy, Eat Mindfully and Stay Active
Practical guidance on festive sweets, balanced meals, medicines, glucose monitoring, activity, hydration and foot safety—so people living with diabetes can enjoy the festival without losing sight of their health.
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Clinic information & appointment booking
Appointments are booked through the hospital’s central appointment number.
Dr Vidhya Hormones Clinic
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (Main Centre)
Avinashi Road, Peelamedu
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641014
Consultation Hours
Monday – Saturday
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Appointments are recommended.