14, November 2026: India has an estimated 300,000 children and adolescents living with Type 1 diabetes, with new cases reportedly increasing by around 6% to 7% annually across different regions. Against this backdrop, The Healthy Indian Project (THIP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Metabolic Health Alliance (GMHA) to develop a Digital Patient Education Course on Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), targeting parents and caregivers of children living with the condition.
Under the collaboration, GMHA will be the Knowledge Partner and contribute its expertise to the development of the course. THIP will create and deliver the programme through its digital patient education platform, THIP Academy. The course aims to equip parents and caregivers with evidence-based knowledge to better understand the condition and navigate the everyday challenges of caring for a child with T1D.
Unlike Type 2 diabetes, which is commonly associated with insulin resistance, Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body's immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. Children with T1D require lifelong insulin therapy, alongside regular blood glucose monitoring and ongoing care. Managing the condition involves more than medical treatment.Parents and caregivers carry significant responsibility for making informed decisions about their child’s daily needs.
Speaking about the partnership, Dr. Amit Gupta, Executive Director, Global Metabolic Health Alliance, said:
“T1D often affects children at an early age, when they are not yet mature enough to fully understand their condition and the care it requires. Parents are often troubled and scared about their child’s future, the associated costs, and the adjustments needed to integrate insulin therapy, diabetes technology, and daily care into family life. These concerns need to be addressed. The earlier we equip parents and caregivers with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills to care for a child with T1D, the better.”
Commenting on the collaboration, Sudipta Sengupta, CEO, The Healthy Indian Project, said:
“There are a lot of myths surrounding T1D in India. TThis course is built to give parents a complete understanding of the condition, its management and the care their child needs. Through THIP Academy’s digital learning platform, we wish to take this course to a larger audience beyond metros and make evidence-based patient education accessible in regional languages.”
The partnership reflects a growing need to make reliable, practical health information accessible to families managing chronic conditions. For parents of children with T1D, understanding the condition, recognising potential complications and following appropriate medical guidance are essential tolong-term care. Structured digital education can help families access this information beyond the hospital or doctor's consultation.
