Media – Friends of Mewar

Together With T1D – A Government of Rajasthan Initiative

Padmaja spoke at a ‘Together With T1D’ assembly on August 12th, 2024 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India to strengthen access to care for Type 1 Diabetes. Organized by the National Health Mission, the Government of Rajasthan’s Directorate of Medical and Health Services, and the William J. Clinton Foundation, the seminar highlighted the alarming increase in diabetes

Early Detection Saves Lives: Non-Communicable Diseases in Children Need Urgent Action

Early diagnosis and treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), is critical for care and quality of life, discussed experts in a high-level meeting held here today. The meeting was organized by Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading global Type 1 Diabetes research and advocacy organization, and the Friends of Mewar in

JDRF Announces Princess Padmaja Kumari Parmar as the Organization’s Newest Global Ambassador

NEW YORK, May 22, 2024 — JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, is thrilled to announce Princess Padmaja Kumari Parmar as the non-profit’s newest global ambassador. Diagnosed with T1D at the age of five, Princess Padmaja is a descendant of the House of Mewar, the former royal house of

Global India Frontiers Conference at Princeton University

Padmaja Kumari Parmar had a wonderful quick visit to Princeton University to attend the first pan-USA multi-disciplinary conference on Global India this past weekend hosted by the M.S. Chadha Center for Global India, Mittal Institute, and Indiaspora Forum. It was great hearing from so many keynote speakers and panelists all in one place to explore

A Tribute To International Women’s Day

Join Padmaja Kumari Parmar, the founder of Friends of Mewar, as she extends warm wishes on International Women's Day. In this heartfelt message, she reflects on the strength and resilience of women by celebrating the women who inspire us daily. Discover the profound commitment of Friends of Mewar to women's empowerment and education, envisioning a

JDRF Q&A With Padmaja Kumari Parmar

Padmaja was recently interviewed by Grace Bennett, JDRF’s Social Media Manager, to answer some questions about her journey with Type 1 Diabetes, balancing T1D management with busy schedules, the importance of global T1D advocacy, and more! JDRF, or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding research and advocacy efforts to

i4c India T1D Hackathon Grand Finale Chief Guest

Padmaja Kumari Parmar was the Chief Guest for the Type 1 Diabetes Hackathon Grand Finale hosted by i4c India in association with JDRF and Impatient Network on January 23rd, 2024. It was India’s first innovative hackathon on T1D as part of Project UDAY (Understanding Diabetes And You) to raise awareness by inviting students and schools

Celebrating The Legacy Of Insulin

On January 11th, 1922, insulin was used to treat a person with diabetes for the first time. January 11th is also the birthday of Friends of Mewar's founder, Padmaja Kumari Parmar. The irony of this date and the legacy of insulin is personally close to her heart as someone who has been living with Type

T1D Q&A With Blue Circle Diabetes

Padmaja Kumari Parmar joined Nupur Lalvani on Instagram Live and answered some questions about her journey with Type 1 Diabetes. As we continue to bring more awareness to T1D and remove the stigma surrounding it, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know if you have any other questions. It was an honor

The Indian Express – World Diabetes Day Feature

World Diabetes Day: A royal scion, an actor and a three-year-old among 12 diabetics to feature in inspirational charity calendar The aim is not only to create awareness about the various types of diabetes but also to remind people that having diabetes is not the end of the world- life can be normal, positive and