On behalf of World Diabetes Day, Jothydev's Diabetes Research hosted a virtual patient education program exclusively for children with type 1 diabetes and their family on 12 November 2021 Centre in association with Type 1 Diabetic Welfare Society. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2021-23 is access to diabetes care.
The program began with Mr. Abdul Jaleel, State Secretary, Type 1 Diabetic Welfare Society, welcoming the guests and the participants. Mr.Vijesh T.R, State President, Type 1 Diabetic Welfare Society, presided over the function. Ms. Sunitha Jothydev, Executive Director, JDC introduced and welcomed the chief guest of the program, Ms. Mallika Sukumaran. Ms. Mallika Sukumaran inaugurated the program and spoke to the children.
Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev, Chairman and Managing Director of Jothydev’s Diabetes Research centre, Dr.Arun Shankar, Medical Director, JDC, Ms. Gopika Krishnan, Director, Academics and Research, JDC, Dr. Asha Ashik, Clinical Head, JDC Kochi, Ms. Geethu Sanal, Chief Dietician, Ms. Viji Krishna, Dietitian and Ms.Akhila Manoj, Diabetes Nurse, together answered the queries raised by the parents. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms.Sudha Sreejesh, Advisory Board member of the welfare society. Over 200 children and their families participated actively in the virtual event.