Diabeat it! Winning the Battle Against Diabetes, AIAARO-JDC Patient Education Programme.

The All-India Association for Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO) Kerala Chapter, in collaboration with Jothydev’s Diabetes and Research Centre, successfully organized the diabetes and obesity awareness programme “Diabeat It! – Winning the Battle Against Diabetes” on Saturday, 30th August 2025 at P. Kesavadev Hall, JDC, Trivandrum.

The event commenced with an inspiring welcome address by Dr. Arun Shankar, Medical Director and Senior Consultant Diabetologist, JDC, followed by a highly engaging interactive quiz session on MNT strategies for diabetes management led by Ms. Geethu Sanal, Chief Dietitian, JDC & Treasurer, AIAARO Kerala Chapter.

Ms. Gopika Krishnan, Joint Secretary, AIAARO Kerala Chapter & Director of Academics, JDC, gave a brief overview of AIAARO’s vision and initiatives. Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev, Chairman & Managing Director, JDC, and Central Executive Committee Member of AIAARO, delivered a powerful session on “Overweight and Obesity: Why We Should Treat and How Should We Treat?”, highlighting practical strategies in diabetes and obesity management.

Ms. Remya Jose, Staff Nurse at JDC, provided a practical demonstration on injection techniques, while Ms. Rithi R Kurup, Physiotherapist, JDC, concluded the event with a lively physical activity session emphasizing the role of movement in achieving a healthier lifestyle.

Free Diabetes Awareness, Education, Detection & Treatment Camp at Kanhangad

Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev addressed an enthusiastic gathering during a free diabetes awareness, screening, and treatment camp held at Vyapaari Bhavan, Kanhangad, organized by Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Center and P. Kesavadev Trust, in association with the Kanhangad Merchants Association Youth Wing.

The camp was inaugurated by Ms. K. V. Sujatha Teacher, Chairperson of Kanhangad Municipality, with Mr. Shereek Kammadam, President of the Youth Wing, chairing the session. Dr. Shahana Yasmin, Center Head & Diabetologist of the upcoming JDC Kasaragod, led the camp activities, and Ms. Aisha Mirza, Dietitian, JDC Kasaragod, conducted an informative talk on healthy dietary practices for diabetes management.

The event was graced by CK Asif, President of the Kanhangad Merchants Association, as Chief Guest. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Gopika Krishnan, Director of Academics, followed by felicitations from Balakrishnan Master, Former CPM District Secretary, Kasaragod, and Mr. Sharafudhin PP. The vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. R.K. Kammath, General Secretary, Kanhangad Merchants Youth Wing.

Ms. Sunitha Jothydev, Executive Director of Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centers, shared words of appreciation. Members of the Kerala Type 1 Diabetic Welfare Society, led by Mr. Abdul Jaleel, actively participated along with children and parents.

The camp was seamlessly coordinated by the JDC team led by Hari Prasad, Director of Public Relations, with active support from Rubin, Anu Mariam, and others.