Jothydev Kesavadev, MD, Chairman of Diabscreen Kerala,[1] India, is a renowned diabetologist based in Trivandrum, South Kerala.
The Diabscreen Kerala project is part of the P. Kesavadev Trust(formed in memory of his late father, the famous novelist Kesavadev) and has completed more than 300 diabetes detection, awareness and treatment camps in Kerala.[2] Kerala is the state in India with the highest life expectancy; however the tremendous growth in the diabetic population has created a real threat to the health and economy of this state. Jothydev creates awareness on diabetes prevention and treatment through his writings and weekly television shows and radio programs.[3].
He is also the pioneer in modern insulin pump therapy in India.[4] He is internationally known as the one of the largest users of insulin pump and real time glucose sensing devices in Asia. The largest real life data on Insulin Pump usage in Type 2 diabetes was presented from his center at American Diabetes Association convention 2008 in San Francisco. He introduced telemedicine in diabetes follow up in 1998.
Jothydev studied at the Trivandrum Medical College and the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. He has more than ten thousand diabetes patients on telemedicine follow up, perhaps the largest in the world, helping them attain targets of therapy in terms of blood sugar level, blood pressure and cholesterol level precluding frequent physical visits to the hospital.[5] He had put the concept of "diabetes team" into practice with diabetes nurses, educators,pump instructors etc, working in unison with patients.This team work is cost effective, less time consuming and more effective in preventing complications of diabetes in the ageing population. He was recognised by Humanity in Unity USA as "Young achiever for 2007".He was awarded the "Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award" in August 2008 for his outstanding individual achievements and distinguished services to the nation.
Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev has several scientific publications to his credit and also runs a clinical and research center for diabetes in Trivandrum.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ "Prevalence of diabetes high in villages". The Hindu. 2006-03-23. http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/23/stories/2006032314560400.htm. Retrieved on 2008-02-05.
- ^ "Diabetes awareness camp held". newindpress.com (The New Indian Express Group). 2007-05-22. http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEO20070522022340&Page=O&Title=Thiruvananthapuram&Topic=0. Retrieved on 2008-02-05.
- ^ "World Diabetes Day: Lessons to learn". The Hindu. 2008-11-14. http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/14/stories/2008111454640500.htm. Retrieved on 2008-12-05.
- ^ "Now, insulin pumps to the aid of diabetics". The Hindu. 2005-06-27. http://www.hindu.com/lf/2005/06/27/stories/2005062700850200.htm. Retrieved on 2008-02-05.
- ^ "Looking for a comprehensive outpatient diabetes care centre?". The New Indian Express. 2006-10-17. http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEO20061016230059&Page=O&Title=Thiruvananthapuram&Topic=0. Retrieved on 2008-02-29.
- ^ "Fears over mass administration of anti-filariasis drug". The Hindu. 2004-06-07. http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/07/stories/2004060706770500.htm. Retrieved on 2008-02-05.
[edit] External links
- Web site of Dr.Jothydev
- American Diabetes Association:Study on Insulin Pumps in T2 Diabetes
- American Diabetes Association:Kerala study on BP, Cholesterol in diabetes
- American Diabetes Association:A study on Telemedicine based follow up in diabetes
- American Diabetes Association:Acarbose and reaching A1c targets with teletitration program
- The Endocrine Society, USA: Study on reasons for failure in telemedicine program in diabetes
- Diabetes in old age: an emerging epidemic Pubmed 15260395
- Gatifloxacin Induced Abnormalities in Glucose Homeostasis in a Patient on Glimepiride Pubmed 17334014
- Gatifloxacin Induced Abnormalities in Glucose Homeostasis in a Patient on Glimepiride: JAPI Dec 2006
- The economic burden of diabetes in Kerala:PRD journal: Kerala calling Jan 2006
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