Mumbai, November 14, 2025: Hinduja Foundation has announced that its Type 1 Diabetes Initiative (T1DI) has provided comprehensive healthcare support to more than 1,000 underprivileged children living with Type 1 Diabetes in Mumbai, Pune and Chennai. The update was shared on World Diabetes Day, highlighting measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, school attendance and overall well-being among enrolled children.
Launched in April 2019, the initiative offers free insulin, diagnostic support, nutritional guidance, counselling and peer-learning opportunities for children from low-income families. According to the Foundation, the programme has led to a significant reduction in hospitalisations and improved average HbA1c levels among participants—from 10.4% at the first visit to 7.8% by the 14th visit.
India currently has the world’s highest number of children living with Type 1 Diabetes, with cases rising at nearly 6.7% annually, underscoring the need for long-term, accessible diabetes management.
Raman Kalyanakrishnan, CEO, Hinduja Foundation, said, “Type 1 Diabetes is not just a medical condition, it’s a lifelong journey of courage, discipline, and hope. Through T1DI, we stand with every child and their family, helping them manage, adapt, and thrive through compassionate, community-based care.”
The programme operates in partnership with P.D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation & Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, and KEM Hospital, Pune. Beyond clinical interventions, more than 40 children have been supported with insulin pumps, including 20 advanced automated insulin delivery systems.
In Pune, the Foundation and KEM Hospital have built ClubOne, a peer-support platform that fosters emotional well-being and confidence among young patients.
Additional programme outcomes reported by the Foundation include:
- reduced hospitalisations across beneficiary groups
- higher school attendance and participation in extracurricular activities
- improved nutrition and growth patterns through regular dietary monitoring
The Foundation is also contributing to global diabetes research through its collaboration with Harvard University’s Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, with findings presented at international forums in Bangkok and Vienna in 2025.
Building on the progress, Hinduja Foundation stated it is exploring new partnerships to expand affordable and digitally enabled diabetes care to more regions across India.
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