Dr.Jothydev was the guest speaker at UP Diabetes Association annual convention held at IMA hall, Bareilly, Uttarpradesh. He spoke on "Self monitoring of blood glucose- a simple step to achieve goals". Self monitoring of blood glucose is the corner stone of modern diabetes management. The invention of glucometer is a milestone in the history of diabetes.

Dick Bernstein was the first patient to use a glucometer. Patients should be careful in selecting a quality meter so that accurate readings will help them achieve American Diabetes Association Glycemic goals of therapy.