Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the first-ever Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children

¨  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the first-ever Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children on 3 May 2026.

¨     Released at the National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery.

¨ Provides a national framework for screening, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management.

¨     Covers children from birth to 18 years.

¨     Childhood diabetes includes both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

¨     Requires regular blood sugar monitoring and often insulin-based treatment.

¨     Public health approach includes early detection, referral, treatment, and follow-up care.