Insulin Love and Care: Psychological, Social and Economic Determinants of Type 1 Diabetes Care in India

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com India’s first and largest series of 130 type 1 diabetes children] 2. 1980s: implementation of systematic patient health education and self-care training programs at clinic/ hospital [India’s first diabetes educator / nurse specialist, residential camps, foot nurse / podiatrist]. 3. Enrichment of medical education [UG/PG level] , continuing medical education of physicians at all levels 4.1990s: limited public philanthropy, free insulin and medical care via few grass roots organizations [supported also by industry], increasing number of physicians and other health professionals – manpower and skills development, 5. 2000s: significant drop in cost of insulin, due to local manufacture – competitive market, implementation of certified insulin pump therapy programs and CGM programs, 6. Government focus for diabetes care.