Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev, the renowned research diabetologist from Kerala, was awarded with the prestigious Prof. Sam G.P. Moses Oration at the TRAC 2024 Tamil Nadu Chapter RSSDI Annual Conference in Chennai. His oration, titled "My Quarter-Century with Diabetes Technology: Lessons from the Frontlines," reflected on his 25 years of research work in diabetes care and technology.

Addressing a distinguished audience of over 1000 registered doctors from Tamil Nadu and across India, Dr. Kesavadev's oration showcased his profound contributions to diabetes management. Dr. Kesavadev was bestowed this award in recognition of his phenomenal contributions to devising cost-effective diabetes technology solutions, thus preventing expensive complications. Notably, Dr. Kesavadev introduced insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in diabetes management in 2004 in India.

As the founder of the Diabetes Telemanagement System (DTMS�?), a revolutionary telemedicine platform in practice since 1997, Dr. Kesavadev has been at the forefront of advancing cost-effective and personalized diabetes care. His system integrates dose titration, consultations on diet, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments into routine care, helping patients achieve their therapeutic goals while minimizing risks such as hypoglycemia and preventing long-term complications.

Dr. Kesavadev�s commitment to swiftly incorporating emerging technologies into patient care has set new benchmarks in diabetes management. His pioneering efforts in utilizing CGM, insulin pumps, and automated insulin delivery devices have not only enhanced the quality of life for patients but also made state-of-the-art treatments accessible across India and globally.

With more than 300 publications in indexed scientific journals and contributions to leading textbooks, Dr. Kesavadev�s influence on diabetes care remains far-reaching. His work continues to inspire innovations and improvements in diabetes treatment and technology, ensuring that state-of-the-art therapies remain both effective and accessible for patients worldwide.

The organizing chairman of TRAC 2024, Dr. C.R. Anand Moses, and the organizing secretary, Dr. A. Shanmugham, played a key role in the success of the event, which saw an exceptional gathering of medical professionals from across the country.