Jothydev Kesavadev
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Jothydev Kesavadev, MD, Chairman of Diabscreen Kerala, India
, is a research 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 novelist Kesavadev
) and has completed more than 300 diabetes detection, awareness and treatment camps in Kerala. 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.
therapy in India. He is internationally known as one of the largest users of insulin pump and real-time glucose
sensing devices in Asia.
2.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.
3.He introduced telemedicine
in diabetes follow-up in 1998. He had put the concept of "diabetes team" into practice with diabetes nurses, educators, pump instructors,dietitians, pharmacists etc., working in unison with patients. This teamwork is cost effective, less time-consuming and more effective in preventing complications of diabetes in the ageing population.DTMSTM (Diabetes Tele Management System)precludes the necessity for physical visits to the hospital,but the virtual visits via telephone or web pages or e mail helps the patients modify their medication dosages, diet and exercise as per the advices of the dabetes team.This cost effective model has been proven to reduce A1c to below 7% without the risks of Hypoglycemia since the patients are on round the call follow up.
4.He was the first to report the dramatic relief of painful neuropathic pain in Type 2 Diabetes with the use of pump therapy which was presented at American Diabetes Association convention 2007.
5.He published the first real-life study on insulin pumps in Type 2 diabetes which reported, in addition to blood glucose lowering effects, profound effects on relieving pain of neuropathy and also improving sexual function.
6.He as the lead author along with a group of research diabetes specialists, for the first time published guidelines for Insulin Pump therapy for India.These guidelines now serve as a benchmark for further studies in this area.
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.
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.
He received the "International Kohinoor Award" in January 2011 from Korn Dabbaransi (Former Deputy Prime Minister, Thailand) at Indo- Thai friendship and Economic Meet at Bangkok, for promoting Global Integration in Diabetes treatment and Research.
Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev has several scientific publications to his credit and also runs a clinical and research center for diabetes in Trivandrum.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, is a research diabetologist based in Trivandrum, South Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
.
The Diabscreen Kerala project is part of the P. Kesavadev Trust (formed in memory of his late father, the novelist Kesavadev
Kesavadev
P. Kesava Pillai , better known by his pen-name P. Kesavadev, was a novelist and social reformer of Kerala state, South India...
) and has completed more than 300 diabetes detection, awareness and treatment camps in Kerala. Kerala is the state in India with the highest life expectancy
Life expectancy
Life expectancy is the expected number of years of life remaining at a given age. It is denoted by ex, which means the average number of subsequent years of life for someone now aged x, according to a particular mortality experience...
; 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.
Pioneering achievements in Diabetes Research
1.He is the pioneer in modern insulin pumpInsulin pump
The insulin pump is a medical device used for the administration of insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, also known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy.The device includes:...
therapy in India. He is internationally known as one of the largest users of insulin pump and real-time glucose
Glucose
Glucose is a simple sugar and an important carbohydrate in biology. Cells use it as the primary source of energy and a metabolic intermediate...
sensing devices in Asia.
2.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.
3.He introduced telemedicine
Telemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication and information technologies in order to provide clinical health care at a distance. It helps eliminate distance barriers and can improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities...
in diabetes follow-up in 1998. He had put the concept of "diabetes team" into practice with diabetes nurses, educators, pump instructors,dietitians, pharmacists etc., working in unison with patients. This teamwork is cost effective, less time-consuming and more effective in preventing complications of diabetes in the ageing population.DTMSTM (Diabetes Tele Management System)precludes the necessity for physical visits to the hospital,but the virtual visits via telephone or web pages or e mail helps the patients modify their medication dosages, diet and exercise as per the advices of the dabetes team.This cost effective model has been proven to reduce A1c to below 7% without the risks of Hypoglycemia since the patients are on round the call follow up.
4.He was the first to report the dramatic relief of painful neuropathic pain in Type 2 Diabetes with the use of pump therapy which was presented at American Diabetes Association convention 2007.
5.He published the first real-life study on insulin pumps in Type 2 diabetes which reported, in addition to blood glucose lowering effects, profound effects on relieving pain of neuropathy and also improving sexual function.
6.He as the lead author along with a group of research diabetes specialists, for the first time published guidelines for Insulin Pump therapy for India.These guidelines now serve as a benchmark for further studies in this area.
Jothydev studied at the Trivandrum Medical College
Trivandrum Medical College
Trivandrum Medical College is located in Thiruvananthapuram city, the capital of Kerala state, India. It was founded in 1951, and was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India. This is the oldest and most prestigious medical college in Kerala. It is being upgraded to the...
and the Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice and medical research group specializing in treating difficult patients . Patients are referred to Mayo Clinic from across the U.S. and the world, and it is known for innovative and effective treatments. Mayo Clinic is known for being at the top of...
, Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on both banks of the Zumbro River, The city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest outside of the...
, 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
Blood sugar
The blood sugar concentration or blood glucose level is the amount of glucose present in the blood of a human or animal. Normally in mammals, the body maintains the blood glucose level at a reference range between about 3.6 and 5.8 mM , or 64.8 and 104.4 mg/dL...
level, blood pressure
Blood pressure
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, and is one of the principal vital signs. When used without further specification, "blood pressure" usually refers to the arterial pressure of the systemic circulation. During each heartbeat, BP varies...
and cholesterol
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a complex isoprenoid. Specifically, it is a waxy steroid of fat that is produced in the liver or intestines. It is used to produce hormones and cell membranes and is transported in the blood plasma of all mammals. It is an essential structural component of mammalian cell membranes...
level precluding frequent physical visits to the hospital.
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.
He received the "International Kohinoor Award" in January 2011 from Korn Dabbaransi (Former Deputy Prime Minister, Thailand) at Indo- Thai friendship and Economic Meet at Bangkok, for promoting Global Integration in Diabetes treatment and Research.
Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev has several scientific publications to his credit and also runs a clinical and research center for diabetes in Trivandrum.