The ninth session of the DREAMS Diabetes Academy was held on November 20, 2024, via the DREAMS Academy web portal. Ms. Gopika Beena Chandran, Diabetes Educator and Lead for Clinical Trials at Jothydev’s Diabetes Hospital and Research Centre, delivered an enlightening lecture on "SMBG - Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose."

Ms. Gopika provided a detailed overview of the equipment used for SMBG and demonstrated the proper steps for accurate blood glucose monitoring. She emphasized the importance of SMBG in diabetes management and introduced participants to the MySugr app, explaining its features and benefits.

The session was attended by 26 participants and their parents. It concluded with a lively Q&A session, allowing attendees to clarify their queries and enhance their understanding of SMBG techniques and tools.