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December 19, 2020: JDC Patient Education Program December 2020

 
 

The JDC Patient Education Program December 2020, hosted virtually on 19 December 2020 through the zoom platform had 100 selected patients of Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre. The program was set off by Mr.Jayapalan A Nair, director of operations, JDC, with the welcome address. Subsequently Dr.Sajna Shijin gave an introduction about the patient education program and introduced the members of JDC to the participants. Ms.Gopika Krishnan, academic head, JDC, talked about JDC and the research undergoing here. The sessions began with the talk of Dr.Arun Shankar, medical director, JDC, on 'diabetes management'. Ms.Geethu Sanal, chief dietitian, JDC, gave a comprehensive talk on 'diet in diabetes'. Injectables, medicine timings and other queries with regard to drug intake were addressed by Dr.Sajna Shijin and Dr.Yaseen Unes. Ms.Remya Jose, diabetes nurse explained injection techniques to the patients. The topics 'sensors and technology in diabetes' and 'glucose monitoring techniques and follow-up' were presented by Ms.Akhila Manoj and Ms.Soumya Rajalekshmi respectively. The participants engaged actively in discussion and asked several questions to the team. Several patients shared their experiences and appreciated the efforts put forward by the diabetes team of JDC in helping them manage their diabetes. The program was wound up by Ms.Sunitha Jothydev, Executive Director, JDC, with a vote of thanks.

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