Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev inaugurated the three day National Seminar on Diabetes organized by Dept of Biochemistry and Microbiology at Government College for Women, Trivandrum on 10 October 2018. He also lectured on 'Revolutionary new therapies in diabetes'. Arun U, Head & Assistant Prof., Dept of Biochemistry and Microbiology gave welcome and Smt. Anupama S.S, Assistant Prof.of Biochemistry offered vote of thanks. Prof. G.Vijayalakshmi, Principal, offered Presidential Address and Dr.Dinesh Babu K.V, Ass. Prof. & Head, Dept.of Biochemistry felicitated the inaugural function. Gopika Krishnan, Academic Head, JDC, spoke on 'Diagnosis and treatment of Gestational Diabetes mellitus' and Ms.Geethu Sanal, Chief Dietitian, JDC, lectured on 'Recommended diet for the prevention and treatment of obesity'.