Novo Nordisk has received the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) award for its ‘Changing Diabetes in Children Programme’ in India.
 
At its 44th annual conference in Hyderabad, the Society appreciated the initiatives of Novo Nordisk Education Foundation, which has benefitted children across the country.
 
The project has been transforming lives of thousands of children with type 1 diabetes in India since 2011. The award also commends the program for its comprehensive coverage and quality of delivery, according to RSSDI.
 
Through this initiative, we are touching lives of over 4,000 children across India, by working closely with local partners to deliver sustainable solutions to improve lives of children with type 1diabetes both now and in the future, said Vinay Ransiwal, Trustee, Novo Nordisk Education Foundation who received the award.
 
The Changing Diabetes in Children programme is implemented as a public-private partnership with a group of local partners. It has around 4063 children registered in the programme across 21 centres and 27 satellite centres across the country. It provides free insulin, free medical advice by experienced healthcare professionals, regular awareness and education workshops to update both children and parents on latest in diabetes care.