Type 1 Diabetes Care: The West Bengal Model.

Abstract

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) management is complex and requires a multifaceted approach. This includes daily multiple insulin injections, home monitoring of blood glucose, screening for potential complications, and patient education and support. Many T1D patients face untimely death due to lack of structured and timely care.¹ India has the highest number of children and adolescents (aged 0-19 years) living with T1D,² but there is no national health program or policy targeting this population.³ The average life expectancy for a person diagnosed with T1D in India is only 29 years.².