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25.01.2022 Film on LFAC work wins WHO Film competition prize: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) can be difficult to manage and treatments often cost more than many families can afford. This creates unnecessary suffering, particularly in countries that dont have sufficient public health services to provide supplies and care for all. Life for a Child partners with local diabetes centres to improve access to care for young people with type 1 diabetes. Living Without Limits brings these ...stories to life. Part of a series called Turning the Tide, this short film portrays the lives of children supported by the LFAC program in Mexico, managed by the Federación Mexicana de Diabetes (Mexican Diabetes Federation), and shows how vital these support systems are. Check out the film here: https://ncdalliance.org/turning-the//living-without-limits The film was produced for the NCD Alliance by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, with the support of the Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, and recently won the NCDs Film Prize in the WHO Health For All Film Festival! Watch the Turning the Tide series here - https://ncdalliance.org/turning-the-tide/films #TurningTheTide #NCDs NCD Alliance

25.01.2022 The coronavirus pandemic has made the provision of care harder than ever, but we will weather this storm together. These pictures remind us of the lives we are touching. We are so grateful to the local staff that provide such essential services for young people with type 1 at our partner center in Monterrey City, Mexico. Read more about our COVID-19 response here: https://lfacinternational.org/covid/

24.01.2022 In the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, reduction in public transport is making it difficult for those in remote areas to obtain supplies from hospitals or clinics. Life for a Child has managed to facilitate the distribution of insulin to local health centers across Rwanda in an attempt to minimize the need for travel. In a creative use of technology, a WhatsApp group has been created to help collect funds for those who are most vulnerable. The group also functions as a support network, connecting young people living with type 1.

24.01.2022 We would love to share with you the story of Samuel from Liberia. Samuel had experienced ongoing symptoms for a long time, which had impacted his progress at school and resulted in visits to several different hospitals. Eventually, after many misdiagnoses, Samuel was taken to a hospital that diagnosed him with type 1 diabetes. Today, thanks to support from his local diabetes clinic, partnered with Life for a Child, Samuel is healthy and well.

24.01.2022 Meet Samuel, one of the children supported by Life for a Child through our partner centre in Liberia. Samuel loves football and singing and lives a happy and healthy life with type 1 diabetes. His single mother, Fanta, is so thankful for the support that provides Samuel and other Liberian children with the supplies and education they need to actively manage their type 1 diabetes.

23.01.2022 The Diabetes Online Community network dedoc.org and ISPAD are offering some scholarships for young advocates with diabetes to take part in the virtual ISPAD meeting on October 15th 17th. The ISPAD meeting is held every year and includes many state-of-the-art talks about diabetes in children and adolescents. There will also be mentoring for the scholarship recipients. This is a great opportunity to take part in a global event, make connections, and to learn. The conference i...s in English, and so good English skills are essential, as well as a good internet connection. See www.dedoc.org/voices for instructions on how to apply. Applications for the #dedoc voices program should be sent to [email protected], deadline is Sunday, 20 September 2020! Diabetes Online Community #dedoc #dedoc #docday #dedoc #dedocvoices #t1d #pediatricdiabetes #NCDs #insulin #diabetesawareness #autoimmune #pediatricdiabetes #diabetesadvocacy #advocacymatters #healthadvocate #globalhealth #health #healthcare #doc #pwd #type1diabetes #type1warrior #insulindependent #type1strong #LFAC

23.01.2022 Last year, we saw the re-opening of Camp Man Mohan in Bangalore, India. The 6-day camp was held by Life for a Childs Bangalore partner, the Jnana Sanjeevini Diabetes Hospital and Medical Center, and hosted 101 young people with type 1, largely from very poor families. One parent said - The camp was filled and flooded with love, which was the best part. Supported by over 40 volunteer doctors and staff, camps like this are a fantastic opportunity for young people to share the challenge of living with type 1 diabetes together.

23.01.2022 Thanks to support from Spare a Rose, Save a Child donors like you, Life for a Child is able to help Rukia manage her diabetes. She is now in her final year of medical school and hopes to support other young people living with type 1 in Tanzania. Find out how you can help here https://lifeforachild.org/sparearose

22.01.2022 In Guatemala, 251 children with type 1 diabetes are supported by Life for a Child with the help of our generous donors and other suppliers. We are very thankful to our partner centre staff who sent us these pictures and who work tirelessly to ensure the essential supplies and education are distributed to those in need.

20.01.2022 Here at Camp Man Mohan in Bangalore, India, young people with type 1 are taught important life lessons through a big brother/sister peer program. An engineer, scientist and financial analyst shared their experiences of living with type 1 diabetes and striving to become successful in their fields. The children also encourage one another, as one camper said: Id never had a friend with diabetes and now I have many with whom I can care and share. Thank you to our partner, the Jnana Sanjeevini Diabetes Hospital and Medical Center, for hosting this wonderful camp.

20.01.2022 Daniel is one of 106 young people in Uganda supported by Life of a Child, and, like many local families, travels long distances to our partner center. The journey was well worth it - Daniel received his essential type 1 diabetes supplies and a vital food relief package for the family. #t1d

19.01.2022 Samuel is one of 148 children with type 1 in Liberia currently supported by Life for a Child. Samuel has just celebrated his 15th birthday and dreams of becoming a musician. But only 2 years ago, when Samuel was first diagnosed, his single mother was struggling to provide for her three young boys, and Samuels insulin cost her almost everything the family had. Fortunately, Samuels supplies are now provided thanks to our partners and generous donors.

19.01.2022 Two Life for a Child partners centres in Liberia have been continuing to conduct screenings, provide education, counselling, and treatment to supported young people despite facing additional challenges of food shortage and lack of protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis. Apart from insulin and diabetes self-management supplies, LFAC has also provided monetary support to purchase food, PPE and salaries for health care workers. #T1D #diabetesawareness

19.01.2022 Its so heartwarming to see the smiling faces of the children and youth receiving essential type 1 diabetes supplies, distributed by one of our partner organisations in Guatemala. We are so grateful to the centre staff who continue to provide care and support to the 220 young people supported by LFAC and other suppliers in Guatemala.

19.01.2022 At the LFAC partner centre in Monterrey, Mexico, children with type 1 receive essential health checks. These encouraging photos show many of them receiving their annual check-ups before the current COVID-19 restrictions came into place. The centre is still continuing to provide supplies, education, and care in these tough times. We are in awe of them. Read more about our COVID-19 response here: https://lfacinternational.org/covid

18.01.2022 Were glad to announce the much-loved type 1 diabetes book by Dr. Ragnar Hanas is now available for free download! Get your copy of Type 1 Diabetes in children, adolescents and young adults here - https://bit.ly/ragnarhanas A big thank you to Dr. Hanas and Class Publishing for making this wonderful resource widely available online. This is the seventh edition of the book and will certainly help people living with type 1 become an expert on their own diabetes. ... See more educational resources on the LFAC education page - https://lfacinternational.org/education/

18.01.2022 Each February since 2013, the global Diabetes Online Community has supported the charity Life for a Child through the Spare a Rose, Save a Child campaign. Diabetogenic Find out more about this fantastic campaign and how you can get involved https://diabetogenic.wordpress.com//02/01/spare-a-rose-2021 #DOC #SpareARose

18.01.2022 Dream Trust, our partner in Nagpur, India, has facilitated emergency funds to be distributed to around 300 families who have been critically affected by the country-wide lockdowns in India. Dr Sharad Pendsey and his team at Dream Trust are able to provide financial support over the next 2-3 months to those living below the poverty line. See their website here: http://www.dreamtrust.org/

18.01.2022 Camp Man Mohan in Bangalore, India uses a combination of health education, counselling, practical workshops in diabetes management, and recreational and cultural activities to enrich the lives of young people living with type 1 diabetes. Hosted by the Jnana Sanjeevini Diabetes Hospital and Medical Center, the camp offers young people a truly life-changing experience in which they can forge relationships with type 1 peers, receive valuable education, and get set on a good path for taking care of their diabetes into the future.

18.01.2022 Children living with type 1 in villages surrounding Pune, India, were unable to travel to the city to receive medical care and supplies during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. The Life for a Child partner in the area, the Nityaasha Foundation, was able to overcome this and secure access to these much-needed supplies for supported children through obtaining special permission to make home deliveries to these remote areas. Read more about our COVID-19 response here: https://lfacinternational.org/covid/

17.01.2022 My inspiration was my pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Edna Majaliwa. I used to say to myself that I will be just like her one day. Now here I am in my final year of Medical School. It’s a dream come true for me. Rukia, 25 Tanzania. Rukia was only eight years old when her mother noticed her daughter’s health declining rapidly. A blood test revealed that her glucose level was three times higher than normal - she had type 1 diabetes. She initially found it hard to adapt to her '...new normal', the daily injections were the hardest part. However, she soon found a support network among the young people she met at her local clinic. Talking to them made a huge difference. Rukia said, ‘It was easier to cope and not feel alone.’ Inspired by the healthcare professionals who work at our partner center, Rukia decided to study medicine at university and is now in her final year. She hopes that in becoming a doctor she can help other young people living with diabetes. Thanks to campaigns like Spare a Rose, Save a Child, Life for a Child is able to provide young people like Rukia with a reliable supply of insulin, a blood glucose meter and test strips and diabetes education. Find out how you can get involved here lifeforachild.org/sparearose

17.01.2022 Food supplies distributed to young people with type 1 in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, included rice, milk, banana flour, maize flour, dried fish, embers, vegetable oil, tea, sugar, salt, and soap powder. These basic supplies are essential for families who are struggling to support themselves in the face of severe shortages and loss of income.

16.01.2022 Annual check-ups are so important for young people living with type 1. At our partner centre in Monterrey City, Mexico, healthcare workers are helping young people keep track of their own general health and wellbeing to ensure they are engaged with their T1D self-management. Read more about the important work we're doing around the world: https://lfacinternational.org/

16.01.2022 Life for a Child is currently supporting 50 young people with type 1 diabetes in Kota, a city in Rajasthan, India, one of whom is Puneet. He is cared for at the Ramchandani Diabetic Clinic and has been supported by Life for a Child for nearly 10 years. Kota, like many other cities across India, is in a state of severe lockdown and curfews. When Puneet ran out of insulin and strips he was completely cut off from accessing the essential supplies he relies on, distributed by Dr.... Ramchandanis clinic. With special permission, Dr. Ramchandanis son, Raunak, travelled in scorching heat (47C / 116F) across the locked-down city to the gates of Puneets zone. Under the supervision of guards, Raunak was able to pass the supplies through the barricade to Puneet. Read his full story here: https://lfacinternational.org//25/covid-19-response-in-in/

16.01.2022 Brave volunteers from the Nityaasha Foundation in Pune, India, are putting their own health and safety at risk to travel long distances and home-deliver essential medical supplies to young people with type 1 who were unable to leave their homes during the COVID-19 lockdown. Their outstanding efforts are saving many young lives! Read more about our COVID-19 response here: https://lfacinternational.org/covid/

15.01.2022 The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the provision of diabetes care in every country. From immediate impacts like food and income insecurity, to supply shipment interruptions, to longer-term impacts due to economic damage. We have teamed up with JDRF and over 20 other like-minded organisations in order to identify shortages of essential diabetes supplies, and mobilise support from around the world. Read more about the COVID-19 Diabetes Supplies Coalition here: https://lfacinternational.org/covid/

15.01.2022 In the face of extreme shortages during the lockdown in Sri Lanka, two outstanding young leaders in diabetes and a team of extraordinary volunteers went to great lengths to deliver essential supplies to people living with type 1 diabetes, potentially saving many lives. Read more here: https://lfacinternational.org//covid-19-response-in-sri-l/

14.01.2022 Like many states in India, Kota is in severe lockdown where whole communities are barricaded into zones. In one of these red zones, young Puneet ran out of insulin and strips. He was completely cut off from accessing any supplies or care. Despite Life for a Child supplying two months worth of insulin and supplies to Puneets doctor, Dr. G.D. Ramchandani, Puneet was still unable to retrieve them due to internal travel restrictions. With special permission from the local au...thorities, the doctors own son, Raunak, travelled in scorching heat across the locked-down city to the gates of Puneets zone. Under the supervision of armed guards, Raunak was able to pass the supplies through the barricade to Puneet. Thanks to our generous donors, Life for a Child is currently supporting 50 young people just like Puneet in Kota. Puneet has been supported by Life for a Child for nearly 10 years, and although he is still young, he has just completed his NDEP Certificate course, making him a Certified Diabetes Educator. This is just one example of how children who receive support early on are able to give so much back to the type 1 community later in their lives.

13.01.2022 Over the next 10 years Life for a Child and Partners aim to increase the number of young people supported across the globe from 23,000 today to 150,000 by 2030. This ambitious goal will see essential diabetes care provided to children and young people in some of the most vulnerable communities in the world and is only achievable because of the generous support of industry, non-profit partners, donors, fundraisers and local partners. A key enabler and driver will be the expa...nsion of our long-term partnership with Eli Lilly and Company. A partnership that will allow us to expand our provision of insulin, monitoring tools, diabetes education and diabetes care. Beyond Type 1 will support this work with communication efforts and resource development. Insulin is essential for survival in type 1 diabetes, but to thrive, blood glucose monitoring, medical care, and diabetes education are just as important. Lilly’s very generous and extensive support of this expansion will enable Life for a Child to greatly increase the provision of all these care components across the globe. Dr. Graham Ogle, General Manager Life for a Child.

13.01.2022 24-year old Jeremiah was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the midst of Liberia’s Ebola virus outbreak in 2014. Initially he encountered many heartbreaking personal challenges arising from stigma around his diabetes. He even felt he had to hide from friends when administering injections. It was Jeremiah’s father who gave him the confidence to overcome his fear, graduate from high school, and accept a place at college in Ganta. It was through our partner, the Ganta United Me...thodist Diabetes Clinic, that Jeremiah was introduced to Life for a Child. I’m looking at a bright future thanks to the donations from Life for a Child. They will enable me to reach my maximum potential by preventing premature diabetes complications and death. Jeremiah is one of 83 young people who continue to benefit from LFAC support through the Ganta United Methodist Diabetes Clinic. #type1warrior #globalhealth #pwd

13.01.2022 Diabetes is something Shanice is familiar with. She has a number of family members living with diabetes, including her father At a tender age, I developed the habit of assisting him in the administration of his medication. Unbeknownst to me, I was preparing myself for a situation which would present itself a few years later. Although Shanice had experienced diabetes second-hand, it was a completely different story adjusting to her own diagnosis. Turning down ice-creams wi...th friends or having to inject insulin in public were just some of the ways Shanices life changed. When first diagnosed, Shanice didnt like answering all the questions from friends and she didnt like standing out. Misunderstandings about type 1 diabetes can lead to a lot of frustration, particularly in young people who are newly diagnosed. She recalled, All of this took a bit of getting used to, but I was able to do so because of the love and support I continue to receive from my family and my friends, once I started opening up to them.

12.01.2022 Over 80% of the 460 million worldwide diabetes cases come from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), reducing life expectancy and increasing the risk of death. In response to the news that the Sustainable Development Goal to reduce premature mortality from major NCDs by 30% by 2030 is unlikely to be reached, the Lancet Commission on diabetes has released a report based on extensive data from specialists in the field of global health. Co-authored by Life for a Child’s He...alth Systems Specialist, Emma Klatman, the report maps a blueprint for closing knowledge gaps in diabetes prevention, care, and data. The report’s aim is to turn evidence into action in an effort to save millions of lives. Over a million people worldwide have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes; the vast majority of associated deaths being entirely preventable. The Lancet Commission recommends policy makers, payers, and planners increase investments in diabetes care, focused on the prevention of complications, by strengthening health-care systems. The work LFAC does to help young people living with T1D in resource-limited settings was acknowledged in the report: In some countries, programmes such as the Life for a Child.with in-kind support from pharmaceutical industries and expert volunteers, have substantially improved care and outcomes. The report emphasises that all individuals with type 1 diabetes should have access to insulin, equipment for self-monitoring blood glucose levels, and appropriate health education to promote self-management. Free to access at: http://www.thelancet.com/commissions/diabetes

12.01.2022 Life for a Child has joined the JDRF - Beyond Type 1 Alliance to help make resources available to the wider diabetes community. The JDRF - Beyond Type 1 Alliance website provides information to reduce the risk for people with diabetes during the coronavirus pandemic. Were sharing this information to keep our community safe until were all safe. Not everyone is able to take every precaution - but every precaution taken makes a difference. Together we can weather this storm. See the website here: https://coronavirusdiabetes.org/

11.01.2022 In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a shortage of food and insulin has resulted in a crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic. This means diabetes care delivery by our local DRC partner is more important than ever. In September, 28 of the most underprivileged young people we support in DRC received food packages of fruit, vegetables, meat, and maize meal.

11.01.2022 The Lancet is one of the world’s leading medical journals. On November 13th, the Lancet Commission on Diabetes report is being released. It is the product of three years of hard work from over 40 global health experts, including three from LFAC. One of the recommendations is the adoption of at least intermediate care for type 1 diabetes in under-resourced countries, as this substantially increases the chance of a young person with T1D surviving and growing up without compl...ications. The paper is being launched via webinar at the following times: Date: 13 November 2020 Time: 0900 EST | 1400 GMT Registration is required, so please follow this link if you’re interested (copy and paste into your internet browser): bit.ly/35jGOpN

09.01.2022 The NCD Alliance have published an insightful resource on the effects of COVID-19 on those with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The paper highlights that those with NCDs are at higher risk of both contracting and suffering complications from COVID-19 and that COVID-19 is disrupting the provision of essential public health functions and necessary health services, which further increases the impact on those with NCDs. Read the document in full here: https://ncdalliance.org//COVID-19_%26_NCDs_BriefingNote_27

07.01.2022 Last year we had a total of 81 young people registered at our partner centre in Monterrey, Mexico. These pictures show families registering at the annual check-up in March this year. The coronavirus pandemic has made face-to-face health care difficult to deliver and many are missing out on vital T1D supplies due to shortages, price surges, and loss of family income. Were working hard to facilitate the delivery of more supplies wherever we can. Read more here: https://lfacinternational.org/covid/

06.01.2022 Funds for food arrived at our partner center in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s borders continue to stay closed as the COVID-19 risk level remains high. This has made it extremely difficult for people with type 1 diabetes to receive essential supplies including food and insulin. Many diabetes clinics have had to stretch out 2019’s stock of supplies. #T1D #COVID19

04.01.2022 3 weeks ago, 45 young people with type 1 diabetes in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, received essential supplies of food and protective masks to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even basic food provisions are in such short supply that local market prices have been driven beyond the reach of many families. Read more here: https://lfacinternational.org/covid/

04.01.2022 Our partner in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Aprender a Vivir, are providing remote assistance to their community via online guidelines. They have over 15 years experience providing this kind of support, but they need more resources to cover the growing need. In addition to guidance and education, there is a hotline for immediate support, bi-weekly delivery of supplies, and a diabetes education podcast - Hablemos de Diabetes. Life for a Child has sent additional funds to cover extra salaries, provide food aid for families, and to expand remote education services. Aprendiendo a Vivir: Fundación Pro-Ayuda a la Educación para Diabéticos

04.01.2022 In response to a desperate shortage of food and supplies brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Life for a Child sent funds for food to one of our partner centres in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. While they had to purchase the food at a premium, fortunately they were still able to distribute food to 45 young people with type 1 diabetes.

02.01.2022 The costs of type 1 management can be significant for families of young people with type 1 diabetes, particularly in under-resourced countries. Many parents have to face the difficult choice between food for their families or medication for their children. Fortunately, for children like Miremba in Uganda, Life for a Child has been able to provide vital food relief along with her regular medical supplies.

02.01.2022 In an amazing display of courage and enthusiasm, generous volunteers in Sri Lanka have risked their own safety to make home deliveries across the country. In the face of restricted movement and supplies shortages in Sri Lanka, some young leaders in diabetes took outstanding initiative to deliver essential supplies, like insulin and testing strips, to people in need. Read more here: https://lfacinternational.org//covid-19-response-in-sri-l/

02.01.2022 Life for a Child is sending funds for food to our partner center in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as they attempt to support children with type 1 through the COVID-19 pandemic. The DRCs borders are currently closed to receiving imports of essential supplies like insulin, so many diabetes clinics have needed to stretch out the supplies they had in stock at the end of 2019. Read more here: www.lfacinternational.org/covid/

01.01.2022 If you missed out on the European Association for the Study of Diabetes #docday livestream, here's a link to the full recording! Some incredible stories from the diabetes advocacy community around the world. We were so glad to be a part of this wonderful initiative and we hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did! #dedoc #dedocvoices #t1d

01.01.2022 Thanks to your donations, Life for a Child is able to provide essential diabetes management supplies to over 100 young people in Sri Lanka, many of whom are from underprivileged families. This support makes a life changing difference for every one of them. Read more about some of the amazing volunteer work happening in Sri Lanka here: https://lfacinternational.org//covid-19-response-in-sri-l/

01.01.2022 At the LFAC partner centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, essential supplies of food and protective masks are being provided to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regular supplies of food and insulin are being interrupted, as well as loss of family income, meaning extra funds are needed to support those who are struggling. Read more here: https://lfacinternational.org/covid/news/

01.01.2022 A fantastic story from Bolivia from last year...