What We Do?

When T1D is diagnosed in a child, the immediate consequences of the diagnosis are felt by the entire family. The level of stress increases manifold with the financial, economic and emotional burdens posed by the disease and societal responses to it. The feeling of loneliness and “why me” can be devastating. For economically vulnerable households, these burdens can be particularly disastrous, as the incurable nature of the disease makes parents wary of diverting their earnings and energy to its control. Lack of education further worsens the situation as teaching material cannot be used. The stressed out family and child find it difficult to absorb and the extensive diabetes education and implement self-care measures needed, so a bleak outcome becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy. Yog Dhyan Foundation attempts to break this vicious cycle. By bringing together such families under one roof, and providing them a friendly environment to meet and exchange their problems, allows them to talk about solutions. Simultaneously, the Foundation provides financial support and positive emotional guidance, so the families feel someone cares and shares the burdens, making them lighter and easier to carry. Once the situation normalized, self-care can begin and succeed.