Commemoration of World Heart Day National Panel Discussion, initiated by The Week Magazine at Trivandrum on 20th September, 2018 had Dr.Jothydev lecturing on ‘Optimizing Management of CVD in T2DM: Therapeutic Perspective’ for doctors. The format of the event was planned in such a manner that it was of benefit for the doctor community as well as the public through two separate sessions. Dr.Mathew John and Dr.Tiny Nair were the co-faculty. The experts addressed and interacted with the public on diabetes and heart disease. Ms.Cithara Paul from The Week, moderated the sessions. The program took place in Hotel SP Grand Days.