Jothydev's Professional Education Forum (JPEF) CME 2014 had eminent endocrinologist and orator Prof.Dr.Krishna G Seshadri lecturing to more than 200 doctors at Udaya Samudra, Kovalam on 5th April 2014 on the ‘Incretin therapies and the seven year itch – what have we learnt’. Dr.Seshadri, Head, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Professor of Internal Medicine & Endocrinology, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai elaborated on the incretin effect and the recent relevant research pertaining to DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP- 1 analogues.

The Clinical Case Scenario presentation 'Diabetes: 4 different clinical scenarios' by Dr. Arun Shankar along with Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev had all the senior doctors actively interacting and discussing the various therapies available for management of diabetes. This was followed by the Insulin pump workshop ' Initiating & sustaining your patient on insulin pump therapy– learning the skills and tips' by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev and diabetes team. Dr.Jothydev discussed the pumping protocol for doctors who initiate their patients on insulin pump followed by a pump deployment demonstration. Ms.Geethu Sanal, Chief Dietitian JDC lectured on Carb Counting in CSII. Dr.Alexander Koshy, CEO & Founder, Century Hospital, Chengannur handed over the memento to Dr.Seshadri. Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev gave the welcome address and Dr.Arun Shankar offered vote of thanks. Prasad, JDC coordinated the event. Senior physicians, junior physicians and post graduate students attended the CME.

Diabscreen Kerala free diabetes awareness, detection and treatment camp was organized by P.Kesavadev Trust and Mahatma Gandhi Saamskaarika Samithi at Aniyan’s Hospital, Oachira on 6 March 2014. The diabetes multidisciplinary team including Aneesa, Bindhu, Kala etc. performed anthropometric measurements and blood tests for the patients and generated awareness on the various aspects of managing diabetes. Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev lectured on prevention of complications of diabetes. Dietitian, JDC1, Greeshma Mohan lectured on diet in diabetes. Gopika Krishnan demonstrated insulin injection techniques. Prasad and Sreedevi (JDC Manager) coordinated the camp. Remya Nair (Research Pharmacist) coordinated data collection. Free consultation and medications were provided to the patients. Shri.C.R.Neelakandan (Environmental and cultural Activist) was the chief guest. Shri.A.J.Shajahan (President, Kaithari Kshema Board) gave address of felicitation. Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev was awarded Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Award 2014 for his commendable work spreading the awareness on diabetes among the general public and propagating the message of prevention of this silent killer for over 15 years. Mr.S. Sasisdharan, President (Aniyan’s Hospital), Mahatma Gandhi Saamskaarika Samithi coordinated the camp. Gen.Secretary, J.Baburaj gave welcome and Shri.S.E.Roy (Working President) gave vote of thanks.