Sanofi India, along with International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), have come together for first public health initiative in India, KiDS (Kids and Diabetes in Schools). For children with Type 1 diabetes, the project aims to encourage a safe and supportive school environment to manage their diabetes and avoid discrimination. In addition, the program will raise awareness on diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) and benefits of healthy nutrition and exercise habits among school children.
In India, diabetes is a major public health challenge and the country is today ranked at no. 2 globally. While Type 2 diabetes has received considerable attention in interventions, it has not been so for Juvenile or Type 1 diabetes, even though 1 out of 5 children with Type 1 diabetes in the world would be an Indian.
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