T1D primarily affects children and young adults, who still have long, productive lives ahead of them. In many cases, the families of the patients are unable to afford the diagnostic and treatment expenses of this disease, hence exacerbating the morbidity and mortality. The Hinduja Foundation as part of the T1D Program will provide financial support for out-of-pocket expenses in managing the disease. Recipients will be chosen after a rigorous needs-assessment process. Treatment for T1D goes beyond the clinical. A disease that requires 24X7 management, T1D demands the active participation of patients, their families and healthcare professionals. There is an acute need for career counselling, marriage and pregnancy counselling, and peer-to-peer community-based support to better manage the psychological and social effects of the disease. The Hinduja Foundation Program will provide access to such services as needed and facilitate the creation of self-help groups.