The JDC Patient Education Program December 2020, hosted virtually on
19 December 2020 through the zoom platform had 100 selected patients
of Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre. The program was set off by
Mr.Jayapalan A Nair, director of operations, JDC, with the welcome
address. Subsequently Dr.Sajna Shijin gave an introduction about the
patient education program and introduced the members of JDC to the
participants. Ms.Gopika Krishnan, academic head, JDC, talked about
JDC and the research undergoing here. The sessions began with the
talk of Dr.Arun Shankar, medical director, JDC, on 'diabetes management'.
Ms.Geethu Sanal, chief dietitian, JDC, gave a comprehensive talk
on 'diet in diabetes'. Injectables, medicine timings and other
queries with regard to drug intake were addressed by
Dr.Sajna Shijin and Dr.Yaseen Unes. Ms.Remya Jose,
diabetes nurse explained injection techniques to the patients.
The topics 'sensors and technology in diabetes' and
'glucose monitoring techniques and follow-up' were presented by
Ms.Akhila Manoj and Ms.Soumya Rajalekshmi respectively. The
participants engaged actively in discussion and asked several
questions to the team. Several patients shared their experiences
and appreciated the efforts put forward by the diabetes team of
JDC in helping them manage their diabetes. The program was wound
up by Ms.Sunitha Jothydev, Executive Director, JDC, with a vote
of thanks.