P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre Donates Insulin Pumps to Underprivileged Children
Mumbai: P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, in collaboration with the Hinduja Foundation, has donated insulin pumps to 20 underprivileged children under its Type 1 Diabetes Initiative (T1DI) as part of the Insulin Pump Therapy Initiation Program.
According to the hospital, the management and maintenance of these pumps will be fully supported for a period of five years.
The hospital further states that it offers full medical care for diabetes management at no cost to approximately 400 children with type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management such as four insulin injections, and 2-4 blood glucose checks per day, regular lab monitoring and consultations, and education in carbohydrate counting, insulin titration, and lifestyle modification.
Gautam Khanna, CEO, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, said, "The quality of life of these kids and even their families has had a positive impact with this program. With this program, we aim to contribute to therapy management, research, and therapy cure solutions for Type 1 Diabetes."
Dr. Phulrenu Chauhan, Head – Department of Endocrinology, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, said, "With the insulin pumps, we are ensuring better blood sugar control, fewer complications, and a higher quality of life for these children, while the T1D clinic continues to offer life-changing treatment, education, and ongoing support."
Published On May 13, 2025 at 05:11 PM IST
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