The JDC Patient Education Program March 2021 was hosted on 27 March, 2021 virtually via Zoom.
100 selected patients of Jothydev Diabetes Research Centre (JDC) participated in the program.
The program began with a welcome address by Mr.Jayapalan A Nair, Director of Operations, JDC.
Dr.Arun Shankar, Medical Director, JDC, briefly spoke on 'diabetes management'. This was followed
by a talk on 'diet in diabetes' by Ms.Viji Krishna, Dietitian, JDC. Dr.Sajna Shijin and Dr.Yaseen Unes
spoke on injectables and medicine timings. 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
stories and expressed gratitude for the diabetes team's success in assisting them in managing their
diabetes.. The program was concluded by a vote of thanks, by Mr.Jayapalan A Nair.