Gift a Life | Diabesties Foundation

Pledge Your Support, Gift A Life

Imagine losing several healthy years of your life to Type 1 Diabetes, due to lack of educational support or adequate financial. Challenges like these are further exacerbated by societal stigma and lack of awareness on how the condition can be managed. With your support, we can address specific needs of people within the Diabetes community and empower them to achieve better clinical outcomes, as well as a wholesome well-rounded life.

The Impact of A Diagnosis

According to the Type 1 Diabetes Index, these are the dire consequences faced by Indians who are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and do not have adequate resources to manage the condition:

*This data has been referenced from Breakthrough T1D’s Type 1 Diabetes Index - for more information on the global impact of Type 1 Diabetes log on to t1dindex.org

According to the Type 1 Diabetes Index, these are the dire consequences faced by Indians who are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and do not have adequate resources to manage the condition:

950,000

People are living with Type 1 Diabetes.

45 years

Number of healthy years stolen from one’s life due to complications of T1D.

970,000

People should still be alive today

21.4 years

Number of years that can be restored with access to supplies and education.

*This data has been referenced from Breakthrough T1D’s Type 1 Diabetes Index - for more information on the global impact of Type 1 Diabetes log on to t1dindex.org

Here is what your contribution can enable for our foundation

Every gesture, big or small, can transform a life. Together, let’s pen a brighter, healthier chapter for Diabetes in India and across the globe.

Support

Life-saving insulin, supplies and education for children in need.

Advocacy

Outreach and peer support programs that offer emotional support, reduce stigma and foster a strong sense of community for people with T1D and their caregivers.

Education

Improvement of medical literacy through workshops and resources for people with diabetes, their caregivers and healthcare providers with the knowledge to manage T1D confidently and independently.

Mishti - The Adopt A Child Program

Our mission is more than support; it's about shedding light on the inequities in access to care, enhancing education through lived experiences and empowering all stakeholders in the diabetes community with empathetic interventions.

Voluntary Donations

Contribute with any amount, at your convenience and in your name.   You can also help make celebrations even more meaningful through the My Diabesties’ Big Day program! You can honour your friends with diabetes by donating to our foundation on their birthday, diversify or any other special day.   The funds received by your voluntary donations will be used towards all our outreach, awareness and community support programs.

Corporate Social Responsibility

We believe that creating a meaningful impact in the lives of people living with diabetes in India requires collective effort. By partnering with us through your Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, your organization can make a real difference in supporting underprivileged children and adults with diabetes, driving education and awareness, and fostering a sense of community and empowerment.

Your contributions will directly support life-changing initiatives, from funding medical supplies for those in need to organizing large-scale awareness drives. This will further fuel our mission to equip our communities with the knowledge that can facilitate timely diagnosis and save lives.

For any enquiries, please contact:

contact@diabesties.foundation

Our Promise to Our Beneficiaries

Through our outreach programs, we identify children/youth with T1D or caregivers who are facing financial circumstances that may have a dire impact on the management of their condition and their health Through the funds received, every beneficiary of the program is provided with the following essentials every month:

Insulin as per doctor’s prescription

Blood glucose test strips

Needles

Counselling on day to day diabetes management

Lancets

Weekly follow-up calls

A meal during each visit to the centre

Travel expenses if the beneficiary is from 100km away from the city

The Om Prakash & Malika Malhotra Grant

The Malhotra family has been associated with our foundation since 2021. The Om Prakash & Malika Malhotra Grant is an initiative that serves their commitment to finding innovative ways to treat his diabetes and challenge the stigma prevalent in our country.

Through this grant, the Malhotra family supports children enabling us to fund their annual Diabetes care and offer comprehensive Diabetes education. Their support has revived a light of hope in their caregivers and has helped the children achieve the following outcomes:
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Average A1c have dropped by 0.8%
Fewer days of school missed
Reduction of frequent episodes of hypoglycemia
Significant improvement in mental and emotional health

Compliance & Governance

Foreign Contribution

The Diabesties Foundation is also registered under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Reg. No. 041910517

CSR Compliant & Tax Benefits

The Diabesties Foundation is CSR compliant. Our CSR From 1 Registration No. is CSR00002540. Additionally, all donations to The Diabesties Foundation are eligible for 50% tax benefit through Section 80G, subject to your Annual Income and applicable regulations.

National Pride

By partnering with us, you are supporting our mission to enhance diabetes care across India. Your generosity helps us bridge gaps in healthcare, empower individuals with knowledge and resources, and foster a more inclusive and healthier society for all.

Transparency

Our comprehensive annual report presents a transparent picture of how the funds we raise are utilised and is a reflection of our promise to deliver measurable impact. You can download and read the report here.