The JDC Patient Education Program February 2021, hosted virtually
on 12 February, 2021, featured 100 selected patients from the
Jothydev Diabetes Research Centre. The program was set off by
Mr.Jayapalan A Nair, director of operations, JDC, with a
welcoming. Dr.Arun Shankar, medical director, JDC, spoke
on 'diabetes management'. This was followed by a talk
on 'diet in diabetes' by Ms.Geethu Sanal, chief dietitian,
JDC. A comprehensive talk on Injectables, medicine timings
and other queries with regard to drug intake were addressed
by Dr.Sajna Shijin and Dr.Yaseen Unes. Regular topics such
as injection techniques, sensors and technology in diabetes,
glucose monitoring techniques and follow-up were presented by
Ms. Remya Jose, diabetes nurse, Ms.Akhila Manoj and
Ms.Soumya Rajalekshmi respectively. Many patients shared
their experiences and appreciated the diabetes team's
efforts to help them manage their diabetes. The program
was concluded by a vote of thanks, by Mr.Jayapalan A Nair.