The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation observed Raksha Bandhan in Ahmedabad with girls from his parliamentary constituency who have Type-1 diabetes. The occasion highlighted a government scheme providing free insulin for life to children with this condition. The initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on families who otherwise face lifelong treatment costs.
What the scheme covers
Children aged 0 to 18 years diagnosed with Type-1 juvenile diabetes in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency are eligible for free insulin under this programme. The government has set up a complete support system that includes screening, diagnosis, insulin supply, treatment, monitoring and follow-up care.
Type-1 diabetes requires insulin injections throughout life. Without this support, families face substantial ongoing medical expenses. The scheme removes this financial barrier by providing the insulin at no cost to beneficiaries.
The integrated system ensures that eligible children receive continuous access to insulin along with regular health monitoring and clinical follow-up throughout their treatment journey.
What this means for you
If you have a child aged 0 to 18 with Type-1 diabetes living in the Gandhinagar parliamentary constituency, you can access free insulin through this programme. You will not need to purchase insulin out of pocket, which can significantly ease the financial strain on your household. The scheme also includes regular health check-ups and monitoring to ensure your child receives proper clinical care alongside treatment.