More than 35 activities for diabetes awareness and prevention were organized by P.Kesavadev Trust and Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre as part of the World Diabetes Month. The innovative activities designed to spread messages on diabetes prevention invited overwhelming responses from the general public. Some of the activities are listed:

Novel antidiabetes campaigns

Let's walk together: Diabetes Month 2013

The Sweet Journey: Diabetes Day 2013

Twin Bicycle Ride: Diabetes Month 2013

• 12th November 2013: TAKE A STEP FOR DIABETES, Museum, Trivandrum Inauguration: Shri.Maniyan Pillai Raju
  
  World Diabetes Month Walk
  Twin Bicycle Ride           
  Free testing
  
  
• 13,14th November 2013:  SWEET JOURNEY, TRIVANDRUM
  Inauguration: Hon. Minister for Health, Kerala:  Shri. V.S. Sivakumar
  
  Double decker bus ride along the streets of Kerala with messages on diabetes awareness   and prevention
  
  Free testing in the moving bus
  Free diabetes education for the passengers
  
  
• 14th November 2013: World Diabetes Month Camp at North Paravoor, Ernakulam.
  Inauguration: Shri. V.D.Satheesan, MLA
  
  Marathon
  Free testing
  Free diabetes education by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev, Ms.Neethu Annie, Simon and   
  multidisciplinary diabetes team
  Free treatment and medicines for diabetes patients
  Quiz program for children
  
  
• 17 November 2013: Dance off diabetes, Kovalam Beach, Trivandrum
  Inauguration: Film Director and actor: Shri.Rajasenan
  
  Free testing
  Diabetes education
  Dance off diabetes campaign with diabetes education
  
  
• 17 November 2013, Monument Lighting, Howa Beach Kovalam, Trivandrum Inauguration: Film Director and actor: Shri.Rajasenan
  
  Light House, Kovalam lighted in blue to spread awareness on diabetes
  
  
• 18, 19 November 2013: Camp at Techno park Trivandrum
  
  Free testing
  Education on diabetes awareness and prevention
  Free treatment and medicines
  
  
• 22 November 2013, Diabetes: the next Step:
  
  Olympia chambers and Bhagyamala auditorium, Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Trivandrum
  Inauguration of Diabetes the Next Step campaign on diabetes Awareness:  Hon. Central
  Minister for Human Resources, Dr.Shashi Tharoor
  Launch of Diabetes learning web portal
  
  
• Olympia chambers Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Trivandrum: 22 November 2013
  
  Launch of Diabetes learning web portal: www.diabeteslearning.net
  International Diabetes  
  Federation President Elect, Dr.Shaukat M.Sadikot
  Launch of Toll free number for diabetes, Olympia chambers Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Trivandrum: 22 November 2013
  Launch of Toll free number for diabetes awareness for public (1800 425 40055):
  Hon. Minister for Health, Kerala:  Shri. V.S. Sivakumar
  Inauguration of Diabetes Short Film, Olympia chambers Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Trivandrum: 22 November 2013
  First clap for the short film for diabetes awareness: Hon. Minister for Health, Kerala:
  Shri. V.S. Sivakumar
  
  
• WDD HERO, 22 November 2013, Olympia chambers Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Trivandrum
  
  Announcing the WDD Hero: Dr. Vasudevan Potty, Secretary,AMS,IMA
  Mr.Ganesan Nair selected the WDD Hero
  PIN A PERSONALITY CAMPAIGN, 22 November 2013, Olympia chambers Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Trivandrum
  Pinning the Personality Campaign: Dr.Alexander Varghese, Country Head, UST Global
  Cartoon Exhibition on diabetes, Olympia chambers Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Trivandrum: 22 November 2013
  Inauguration of Cartoon exhibition on unscientific treatments in diabetes: Shri. Rethindran,
  opposition leader, Zilla Panchayat
  
  
• Diabetes Fair, Bhagyamala auditorium, Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Trivandrum: 22 November 2013
  
  Stalls for diabetes awareness
  Free diabetes testing
  Diabetes education
  Free consultation for diabetes patients
  Free medicines for diabetes patients
  
  
• 22 November 2013: Teachers’ Training Program, Olympia chambers , Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Trivandrum
  
  Training program for teachers on the emergency management of type 1 children in schools and colleges by multidisciplinary diabetes team
  Doctors: Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev, Dr. Arun Shankar, Dr.Remya Aryad
  Diet: Ms. Geethu Sanal
  Psychological issues: Ms. Sunitha Jothydev
  Glucometer training: Ms. Remya Iyer
  Insulin injection techniques: Ms. Gopika Krishnan
  
  
• 23 November 2013: World Diabetes Month JPEF Continuing Education Program for Doctors, Trivandrum
  
  Organised by P.Kesavadev Trust in association with KGMOA
  
  
• 26 November 2013: World Diabetes Month Free Diabetes Awareness, Detection and Treatment Camp, Trivandrum in association with Mathrubhumi newspaper
  Ianuguration: V.Sivankutty ,MLA
  
  Free laboratory tests including HbA1c, lipid profile, tests for liver, kidney, ECG, eye.
  Free diabetes education led by Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev, Dr.Arun Shankar,Dr.Remya Aryad,  
  Ms.Geethu Sanal and the multidisciplinary team
  Free consultation
  Free medicines
  

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