Dr Dulmini Kariyawasam

Dr Dulmini Kariyawasam was appointed a consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas’ in 2010.  She was awarded a Masters in Diabetes and Endocrinology by King’s College London in 2008 and the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians in 2015. She is also a senior lecturer at King’s College London.

Dulmini has a special interest in the management of young adults with diabetes and endocrine problems. She has expertise in managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes and a broad range of endocrine problems. She works closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialist nurses, radiologists, and surgeons providing comprehensive diabetes and endocrine care. She has pioneered innovative models of care for young adults and has won national awards.

She also provides care for a wide range of endocrine disease including pituitary, adrenal, parathyroid, calcium disorders, and ovarian and testicular disorders. She has expertise in management of pubertal problems, growth issues and other endocrine issues that affect young adults.

Special interests

Management of diabetes during adolescent phase, education and supporting young adults with diabetes and management of hypoglycaemia.

Membership of professional bodies

• Royal College of Physicians
• Diabetes UK
• British Endocrine Society
• American Diabetes Association
• Society of Endocrinology