The All-India Association for Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO) Kerala Chapter, in collaboration with Jothydev’s Diabetes and Research Centre, successfully organized the diabetes and obesity awareness programme “Diabeat It! – Winning the Battle Against Diabetes” on Saturday, 30th August 2025 at P. Kesavadev Hall, JDC, Trivandrum.

The event commenced with an inspiring welcome address by Dr. Arun Shankar, Medical Director and Senior Consultant Diabetologist, JDC, followed by a highly engaging interactive quiz session on MNT strategies for diabetes management led by Ms. Geethu Sanal, Chief Dietitian, JDC & Treasurer, AIAARO Kerala Chapter.

Ms. Gopika Krishnan, Joint Secretary, AIAARO Kerala Chapter & Director of Academics, JDC, gave a brief overview of AIAARO’s vision and initiatives. Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev, Chairman & Managing Director, JDC, and Central Executive Committee Member of AIAARO, delivered a powerful session on “Overweight and Obesity: Why We Should Treat and How Should We Treat?”, highlighting practical strategies in diabetes and obesity management.

Ms. Remya Jose, Staff Nurse at JDC, provided a practical demonstration on injection techniques, while Ms. Rithi R Kurup, Physiotherapist, JDC, concluded the event with a lively physical activity session emphasizing the role of movement in achieving a healthier lifestyle.