Presence at 25th AACE Annual Meeting 2016: May 25-29, 2016

JDC had original research papers presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) at Orlando, Florida from May 25-29, 2016. In a study presented from Jothydev's Diabetes Research Centers, it was found that optimising Vitamin D levels in blood has profound effect on improving diabetes control. 2134 subjects were screened for Vitamin D deficiency. Deficiency was severe in 60% and moderately in 27%. With the emerging evidence of low Vitamin D levels being linked to major disorders, including cancers and fractures, this research from India, documenting normal Vitamin D levels in only 12% of patients and its association with diabetes control, gained huge attention.

In another study from Jothydev's Diabetes Research Centre, a risk score was developed for treating children with type 1 diabetes. It is a well established fact that the treatment of diabetes in children is largely a failure. Even when insulin and diabetes supplies are provided free of cost, majority succumb to recurrent episodes of high sugars and low sugars and subsequent complications.

The risk score developed by KT1DP(Kesavadev Trust Type 1 diabetes program) identified major reasons for failure and success and with the help of KT1DP risk score, physicians can easily identify those subjects likely to fail; thereby implementing effective preventive strategies and individualized approach.

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JPEF CME: Launch of Lixisenatide, the new GLP-1: 21 May 2016

JPEF Mini CME organized by JPEF marked the launch of Lyxumia(Lixisenatide), the fourth GLP-1 RA in India at Hotel Hilton Garden Inn on 21st May 2016. Dr.Neeta Deshpande, Consultant Diabetologist, Belgaum Diabetes Centre and Children’s Diabetes Centre, Belgaum was the guest speaker. She lectured on ‘Scope of GLP-1 and therapy evolution in last 5 years. Dr.Mathew John, Chief Endocrinologist, Providence Endocrine and Diabetes Specialty Centre, Trivandrum lectured on ‘The cardio safety aspects of GLP-1’. Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev lectured on ‘A positive addition for Optimization: Lyxumia with basal insulin’. The sessions were chaired by Dr. Arun Shankar, Unit Head, JDC Trivandrum. More than 80 doctors attended and interacted.

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Diabscreen Kerala Free Camp at Changanassery: 15 May 2016

Diabscreen Kerala Free diabetes camp was organized by P.Kesavadev Trust in association with FC Convent Changanassery on 15th May. The camp led by Dr.Arun Shankar had participation of more than 100 diabetes patients. JDC team carried out anthropometric measurements, laboratory investigations. Diabetes awareness classes were given by Dr.Arun Shankar and team. Free consultation and medicines were also provided.JDC team included diabetes educators and nurses.

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Patient Education Program, JDC2: May 14, 2016

Educational activity for patients and caretakers at Kochi unit of JDC was held at Hotel Renai Cochin on 14th May 2016. More than 150 patients actively interacted. Lectures by Dr. Sheeja Srinivas (Consultant Diabetologist), Neethu Annie Ajai (Unit Head, JDC2), Jophy Romy (Nurse), Jibi Renju (nurse), Gopika Krishnan, Jothydev Kesavadev etc., on various aspects of diabetes and its prevention was followed by an interactive session.

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