New Year Message Released by Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev and the JDC Family

Marking the beginning of 2026, Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev and the Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre (JDC) family released a New Year greeting video, conveying warm wishes to all patients, learners, and well-wishers of the centre. The message reaffirmed JDC’s ongoing commitment to delivering science-driven, compassionate diabetes care, while setting a purposeful tone for the year ahead as DiabScreen continues to share timely highlights from JDC’s programmes and initiatives.

Article by Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev Highlights the Importance of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Diabetes Care.

In a Malayalam article published in IMA’s “Nammude Arogyam” magazine, Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev underscores that self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) remains indispensable for sustained success in diabetes care, regardless of disease stage or the type of medication used. Highlighting SMBG as a cornerstone of safe, goal-directed management, he notes that the absence of regular glucose monitoring substantially increases the risk of long-term diabetes-related complications, reinforcing the need to make monitoring a routine part of everyday care.

DREAMS Session on “Technologies in Diabetes” Led by Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev

A DREAMS education session on “Technologies in Diabetes” was conducted on 14th January 2026 at 8:00 PM, led by Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev, focusing on how diabetes technologies are improving safety and ease of care in Type 1 diabetes. The session highlighted the role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), connected glucose meters, automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, insulin pumps, and smart mobile apps in enabling accurate glucose monitoring, better glycaemic control, and early recognition of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia, supporting greater confidence and independence in daily life.