Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev lectured at the ASCEND (Alliance of Specialities Cardiologist, Endocrinologist, Nephrologist & Diabetologist) organized by D R K Health Care by Dr.Johnny Kannampilly at Hotel Club 7, Thiruvalla from 7pm-9:30 pm on 15 March 2014. His deliberation on ‘Overcoming Challenges in Hyperglycemia management’ was chaired by Dr.Mohan Varghese and Dr.Rajeev Philip and raised a few interactive discussions. Dr.Johnny Kannampilly, Dr.Anandkumar.V, Dr.Babu Francis also lectured at the evening CME. Dr.Riju Khader, Dr.Joshy K.Cherian and Dr. Sunil Mathew chaired the sessions.