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COVID-19 Resources - March

March 18, 2020: Dr.Jothydev on COVID-19 and diabetes in New Indian Express

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev spoke on COVID-19 and what diabetes patients need to do in the time of corona virus while he spoke for New Indian Express.

March 20, 2020: COVID-19 and Diabetes: What should patients know?-video by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev

Dr.Jothydev spoke on the precautions to be taken by diabetes patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 21, 2020: How to avoid COVID in the presence of diabetes? Video and article in Manorama online

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev spoke in Manorama online on the prevention of COVID-19 in diabetes patients. He elaborated on the need to be alert and measures that should be taken to stay healthy at home.



March 22, 2020: Dr,Jothydev Kesavadev Live program in Janam TV

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev was live in Janam TV on 22nd March for the discussion on the novel Corona virus pandemic. He commented on the measures to be taken during the lockdown period to ensure safety.

March 23, 2020: Are the COVID preventive measures adequate? Live debate in 24 News TV

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev took part in the live program in 24 News Channel on 23rd March. He offered valuable advices on the precautions and actions to be taken against the COVID-19 outbreak to tackle the situation, especially for the people with diabetes.

March 27, 2020: Video in Indian Express by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev-Corona Virus and Precautions in Diabetes

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev spoke for Indian Express on COVID-19 and precautions to be taken by diabetes patients.

March 31, 2020: National Webinar on Diabetes Technology during pandemic

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev participated in the National webinar on 31st March, 2020 where he lectured on “Using technology to manage patient in current scenario”. The co-speaker for the session was Dr.Arbinder Singal from Mumbai. He spoke on “Using technology for wellness: Personalizing the Patient Experience for Better Outcomes”. The theme of the webinar was “Be Future Ready”.

March 31, 2020: Live interaction on COVID and diabetes: Manorama News TV

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev was live in Manorama news to interact with patients on the topic ‘COVID-19 and diabetes.’ He cleared the doubts of many diabetes patients and the tips for staying safe and healthy during the pandemic including the use of masks by all people.

March 31, 2020: Dr.Arun Shankar on Precautions for Patients with Diabetes to prevent COVID

Dr.Arun Shankar was live in Janam TV on COVID-19 and diabetes today. He shared his valuable opinion and shared tips for diabetes patients to stay safe during the pandemic.

COVID-19 Resources - April

April 1, 2020: Dr.Jothydev in All India Radio on COVID-19 and Diabetes

Dr.Jothydev spoke in All India Radio on the reasons to stay relaxed and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was broadcasted on 1st April.

April 1, 2020: Corona Virus: Telemedicine for diabetes patients: Dr.Jothydev in Medtalks

Dr.Jothydev spoke on the frequently asked questions raised by patients having diabetes on the lock down scenario due to the pandemic outbreak in Medtalks. He suggested that the solution to this situation is telemedicine consultation.



April 2, 2020: Debate in ManoramaNews: ‘Quarantine to be extended or not’

Dr.Jothydev took part in an active discussion on COVID-19 and possible extension of the lock down phase. The expert panel discussion hosted by Ms.Shani Prabhakar from Manorama News on 1st April had Hon. Minister V.S Sunil Kumar, Dr.Arun B Nair etc. on the expert panel. Dr.Jothydev analysed the present situation and gave his views on the extension of lock down.

April 4, 2020: National Webinar on Diabetes and COVID-19

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev presented a lecture on “Diabetes and COVID 19” in the national webinar conducted by Novo Nordisk on April 4.

April 4, 2020: Dr.Jothydev in Times of India on “Exercising indoors during COVID lockout”

Dr.Jothydev shared tips on exercising indoors during COVID-19 lockout in Times of India Newspaper.

April 6, 2020: Article on Telemedicine during COVID-19 in Mathrubhumi newspaper

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev wrote in Mathrubhumi daily on the wide possibilities of using telemedicine during the COVID-19 and the prevailing laws on the use of telemedicine in India.



April 7, 2020: National Webinar on “Telemedicine during COVID times”

Dr.Jothydev lectured on “Telemedicine-Transforming healthcare towards brighter future” in the national webinar on April 7. More than 1000 doctors attended.

April 8, 2020: “How to stay safe during COVID”: article by Dr.Jothydev in Manorama Online

Dr.Jothydev elaborated on social distancing, role of good sleep, exercise and stress free environment at home as the society fights the COVID-19 pandemic in his article which appeared in Manorama Online.



April 8, 2020: Video by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev in Manorama Online:”COVID-19- Let’s protect and not infect others”

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev detailed in his talk, on the significance of social distancing, the need for exercise, positive attitude, stress-free ambience at home and to spend productive time while at home.



April 8, 2020: Article in Flowers TV online by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev on tips to stay safe during lockout period

An article by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev was published in Flowers TV online on April 8 in which he spoke on the relevance of social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak period. He also explained the need to maintain personal hygiene, to continue the medications and exercise without fail and to stay positive and safe.



April 9, 2020: Article by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev on COVID-19 and Diabetes in Malayala Manorama Daily

Dr.Jothydev briefed on the impact of COVID-19 in people having diabetes in the article in Malayala Manorama daily. He recommended measures to be followed during these trying times by diabetes patients and emphasised on the need to be alert rather than being panic. Dr.Jothydev also gave special instructions to type 1 diabetes patients in the article.



April 10, 2020: Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev: Facebook live by Times of India

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev took part in the “COVID-19 - LIVE session with Health Specialists”, a Facebook live program organised by Times of India on April 10, 2020. He interacted with TOI readers on their queries and doubts on COVID-19. He also advised them on the importance of telemedicine consultations during lock down time and how to stay healthy at home. The program was hosted by Mr.G Rajeev, Asst. Editor, Times of India, Trivandrum.



April 11, 2020: Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev in Times of India daily on “How to stay healthy

An article by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev was published in Times of India daily on April 11 in which he elaborated on how to stay home and keeping healthy during the lock down period.



April 13, 2020: Video by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev in Manorama Arogyam on “Telemedicine during lockdown times”

Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev spoke for Manorama Arogyam on possibilities of Telemedicine consultations in the lock down period on April 13.

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