The JDC Patient Education Program January 2021, hosted virtually on 16 January 2021
had 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.
The sessions began with the talk of Dr.Arun Shankar, senior consultant and 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.