Jothydev's Diabetes Research Centre (JDC) hosted a Patient Education Program,
exclusively for Type 1 patients, above the age of 18, virtually on 19 March 2021
via zoom with 50 selected patients of the centre. The program was set off by
Dr.Arun Shankar, Medical Director, JDC, with the welcome address. Subsequently
Ms.Gopika Krishnan, Head of Academics, JDC, gave an introduction about JDC.
Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev gave a comprehensive talk on Type 1 Diabetes, its management,
insulin and technologies in diabetes. The session witnessed active participation of
the patients in polls that were launched from time to time throughout the event.
Dr.Sajna Shijin, Dr.Yaseen Unes, RSSDI Fellow,JDC, Ms.Geethu Sanal, Chief Dietician,
JDC were also present to resolve the queries of the patients. Ms.Beena Chandran
Clinical Research Coordinator also spoke. Several patients shared their experiences
and appreciated the efforts put forward by the diabetes team of JDC in helping
them manage their diabetes. Vote of thanks was by Dr.Arun Shankar.