The burden of metabolic diseases continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, affecting millions of individuals across the world and placing enormous demands on healthcare systems. Addressing these complex disorders requires more than clinical expertise—it calls for collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and a truly multidisciplinary approach.

It is with this vision that we established the International Association of Metabolic Care Health Professionals (IMACH). Our mission is to create a vibrant scientific platform that brings together healthcare professionals from diverse specialties to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and collectively advance excellence in metabolic healthcare.

At IMACH, we believe that education is the cornerstone of better patient outcomes. Through high-quality scientific programs, continuing medical education, clinical discussions, research collaborations, and evidence-based practice, we strive to empower healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and practical skills required to manage the evolving spectrum of metabolic disorders.

Our strength lies in our multidisciplinary community comprising endocrinologists, diabetologists, cardiologists, nephrologists, gastroenterologists, gynecologists, bariatric specialists, nutritionists, dietitians, diabetes educators, nurses, pharmacists, researchers, and primary care physicians. Together, we can bridge specialties, integrate expertise, and deliver comprehensive patient-centered care.

As IMACH grows into a globally respected professional association, our commitment remains unwavering—to foster scientific excellence, encourage innovation, nurture future leaders, and improve the lives of people living with metabolic diseases.

I warmly invite you to become a part of IMACH and join us in shaping the future of metabolic healthcare through collaboration, education, and shared purpose.

Together, let us advance metabolic health and transform patient care.

Dr. Sanjay Kalra

President,
IMACH - International Association of Metabolic Care Health Professionals
MD, DM, MBBS, FRCP, FRCP Edin, FRCP Glasgow

Welcome to the International Association of Metabolic Care Health Professionals (IMACH).

Healthcare is rapidly evolving, and nowhere is this more evident than in the field of metabolic medicine. The increasing prevalence of diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and related disorders highlights the urgent need for coordinated, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary care.

As General Secretary of IMACH, I am proud to be part of an organization committed to creating meaningful opportunities for education, collaboration, and professional development. Our objective is to provide healthcare professionals with access to high-quality scientific programs, expert-led discussions, consensus-building initiatives, research collaborations, and practical learning experiences that directly enhance patient care.

IMACH is more than a professional association—it is a community of dedicated clinicians, educators, researchers, and allied healthcare professionals united by a common goal of improving metabolic health outcomes. We believe that sharing knowledge across specialties is essential for addressing the complex challenges of metabolic diseases.

Our vision extends beyond academic excellence. We aspire to build a strong network of professionals who inspire innovation, support one another, and contribute to advancing healthcare through lifelong learning and collaborative practice.

I invite every healthcare professional with an interest in metabolic health to become part of IMACH. Your experience, ideas, and commitment will strengthen our collective mission of delivering better care for patients across the globe.

Together, we can create a future where scientific excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care define the standard of metabolic healthcare.

Dr. S. K. Aggarwal

General Secretary,
IMACH - International Association of Metabolic Care Health Professionals
MD, DM, M.D., M.S., FACC, FSCAI, Senior Consultant Cardiology