T1D Care & Advocacy Timeline

Clinical 2025

Continued Support for Pump Therapy

The NSPA agreement was renewed again to provide insulin pump supplies to 16 people living with Type 1 diabetes on pump therapy.

Partnership 2024

Renewal of the NSPA Agreement

The NSPA agreement was renewed to provide insulin pump supplies to 17 people living with Type 1 diabetes on pump therapy.

Milestone 2023

Establishment of the T1D Community Fund

The Type 1 Diabetes Community Fund was established to provide additional support to people living with Type 1 diabetes.

Clinical 2022

Expansion of Prescribing and Services

DSM received permission to prescribe insulin pump supplies and CGMs, and dietetic consultation services were introduced at the DSM clinic.

Policy 2021

Pump Prescribing Authority

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital and the National Diabetes Centre were authorized to prescribe insulin pumps.

Partnership 2019

Agreement for Insulin Pump Support

DSM established an agreement with the National Social Protection Agency to support insulin pump therapy.

Policy 2017

Insulin Pens in the Universal Health Scheme

Insulin pens entered the Universal Health Coverage Scheme. DSM retained emergency stocks, and ten donated insulin pumps were provided to ten young people living with Type 1 diabetes.

Clinical 2016

Pump Donation and Technology Awareness

At the 2016 DiabMaldives Youth Camp, Dr. Jothydev educated young people on insulin pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems.

Clinical 2013

Introduction of Insulin Pump Therapy

Insulin pump therapy was introduced in the Maldives for the first time, with the first pump donated by the Czech Diabetes Association.

Milestone 2012

First DiabMaldives Youth Camp

DSM held its first five-day residential camp for young people aged 13–25 living with Type 1 diabetes, building self-management, confidence, independence, and peer support.

Partnership 2009

Life for a Child Program and National Health Coverage

DSM joined Life for a Child, established import support with Maldives Customs Service, and began advocating for insulin pens under the new Universal Health Coverage Scheme.

Milestone 2008

Save a Diabetic Child Project

DSM launched Save a Diabetic Child with 35 Type 1 patients. DSM now serves more than 2,100 registered patients, including 230 people living with Type 1 diabetes.

Clinical 2006

Insulin Donation Program

DSM began receiving insulin from Insulin for Life Australia and distributed insulin and blood glucose testing kits to people living with Type 1 diabetes.

Clinical 2004

Introduction of Insulin Pens

Insulin pens were introduced after the 2004 tsunami. Before this, insulin was administered with vials and syringes and paid for fully out of pocket.

Partnership 2002

International Affiliation

DSM became a member of the International Diabetes Federation, strengthening its engagement in global diabetes advocacy and best practices.

Milestone 2000

Establishment of DSM

DSM was established on 26 April 2000 and has since played a vital role in diabetes prevention, awareness, and reducing diabetes-related illness and mortality in the Maldives.