Clinical
2025
Continued Pump Therapy Support
The agreement with NSPA was renewed again to provide insulin pump supplies to 16 individuals with Type 1 diabetes on pump therapy.
Our Journey
T1D Care & Advocacy Timeline
From our founding in 2000 to nationwide programs today, follow the milestones that have shaped diabetes care in the Maldives.
Timeline of events
Clinical
2024
Lifestyle Intervention Program
Inaugurated on 14 November 2024 by First Lady Madam Saajidha Mohamed at the World Diabetes Day Ceremony in Meemu Dhiggaru.
Partnership
2024
NSPA Agreement Renewed
The agreement with NSPA was renewed to provide insulin pump supplies to 17 individuals with Type 1 diabetes on pump therapy.
Milestone
2023
T1D Community Fund Established
The Type 1 Diabetes Community Fund was established to provide additional support to individuals living with Type 1 diabetes.
Clinical
2022
Nation-wide Diabetes Study
DSM conducted a nationwide screening program across all islands from November 2022 to January 2023 with 10,717 total participants.
Clinical
2022
DSM Authorized for CGM Prescribing
DSM received permission to prescribe insulin pump supplies and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMs). Dietetic consultation services were introduced at the DSM clinic.
Policy
2021
Pump Prescribing Authority
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) and National Diabetes Centre (NDC) were authorized to prescribe insulin pumps.
Partnership
2020
WHO Partnership Established
Partnership
2019
NSPA Agreement for Pump Support
An agreement was established with the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) to support insulin pump therapy.
Policy
2017
Insulin Pens in Universal Health Scheme
Insulin pens were included under the Universal Health Coverage Scheme. In the same year, 10 insulin pumps were donated by Jothydev's Diabetes and Research Centre.
Clinical
2016
CGM Education at Youth Camp
At the DiabMaldives Youth Camp 2016, youth received education on insulin pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMs) by Dr. Jothydev.
Clinical
2015
Insulin Pump Program Launched
Clinical
2013
Introduction of Insulin Pump Therapy
Insulin pump therapy was introduced in the Maldives for the first time. The first insulin pump was donated by the Czech Diabetes Association.
Milestone
2012
First DiabMaldives Youth Camp
The first DiabMaldives Youth Camp was conducted for young people living with Type 1 diabetes. This five-day residential camp is held every two years for youth aged 13-25 years.
Milestone
2010
National Diabetes Prevalence Study
Milestone
2009
Project 200 Islands
Project 200 Islands strengthened diabetes care services across the Maldives by establishing trained Diabetes Educators on every island, conducted with support from the World Diabetes Foundation.
Partnership
2009
Life for a Child Program
DSM became part of the Life for a Child Program, which fully covered the cost of insulin and testing supplies for registered Type 1 patients. An agreement was established with Maldives Customs Service to facilitate importation.
Milestone
2008
Save a Diabetic Child Project
DSM launched the Save a Diabetic Child Project to support individuals living with Type 1 diabetes by providing insulin and testing supplies. The project began with 35 Type 1 patients.
Clinical
2006
Insulin Donation Program
DSM began receiving insulin from Insulin for Life Australia. DSM covered shipping costs, and taxes were exempted as insulin was received through WHO and the Ministry of Health.
Clinical
2005
First Diabetes Screening Program
Clinical
2004
Introduction of Insulin Pens
Insulin pens were introduced to the Maldives following the tsunami in 2004. Prior to this, insulin was administered using vials and syringes and was fully out-of-pocket for patients.
Partnership
2002
International Affiliation with IDF
DSM became a member of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), strengthening its engagement in global diabetes advocacy and best practices.
Clinical
2001
The Island Study
DSM conducted its first island-based study on 3 November 2001 to assess diabetes prevalence and risk factors among the Maldivian population.
Milestone
2000
Establishment of DSM
The Diabetes Society of Maldives (DSM) was established on 26 April 2000 and has since played a vital role in diabetes prevention, awareness, and in reducing morbidity and mortality caused by diabetes in the Maldives.
Milestone
1999