Kiara took to Instagram to talk about her encounter with the security at the stadium that was to host one of India’s largest cricket matches. Stopped at the gate, she was told to dispose of her insulin pen if she wished to enter the stadium. In her recollection of the event she talks about how she tried in vain to explain to the security personnel and was told to “dump” the unauthorised object outside before proceeding.

“Both my health and my insulin were compromised due to the sheer ignorance,” she said.

#InsulinSeMatDaro was first launched in the month of November (recognized as diabetes awareness month in India) to raise awareness about the role of insulin in diabetes management, address misconceptions, and promote equitable access to diabetes medication. She sought to have discussions over the physical, emotional and social impacts of diabetes, both for those diagnosed and their caregivers.

However, perturbed by the incident but determined to use it as fuel for her endeavour to raise awareness and rid diabetes of the stigma that surrounds it, Kiara brought the campaign back with renewed fervour.

She urges people to tell their stories of the time they faced similar obstacles and having to choose between essential medicine and a simple outing. Using the #InsulinSeMatDaro as the anchor for the movement, she calls to people to post their stories and tag her.

In the reel posted to her platform, Kiara said “As a diabetes advocate, it is my responsibility to spread awareness on this basic necessity…I have built this platform to raise awareness and the more stories we share, the louder we become.”

Kiara hopes that with this venture she can move to make public spaces in India not just more inclusive and accommodating to the needs of diabetics, but also make them supportive of them. After all, India is the diabetes capital of the world.

For details on the incident, watch the reel on Kiara’s profile:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKMoWS2sb5D/

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• It adopts a 360-degree-view to living with diabetes, including physical, mental & social wellbeing

• Kiara will address pertinent challenges faced by diabetes & raise awareness about timely detection & treatment

• The campaign is being amplified by an outreach initiative aimed at making diabetes medication accessible & affordable

November 2024 – Kiara Powar – an 18-year-old content creator has launched a trailblazing and ground-breaking campaign titled #InsulinSeMatDaro. The campaign will coincide with National Diabetes Month (November 1 – November 30, 2024) and World Diabetes Day (November 14, 2024) and draws from the theme of Diabetes and Well-being, as declared by the International Diabetes Federation.

Through the course of National Diabetes Month, Kiara will share insights from her detailed conversations with Padma Shri Dr Shashank Joshi, who is president of The Indian Academy of Diabetes, and Luke Coutinho, a globally renowned integrative lifestyle expert. The discussions will be themed around the physical, emotional and social ramifications of diabetes, and present timely information to aid those diagnosed as well as their caregivers. In addition to raising awareness about diabetes, Kiara will also emphasise the importance of insulin in a diabetic’s journey from debunking misconceptions about using insulin, a lifesaving drug, to doing her bit to ensure that the availability of diabetes medication is equitable to all, across socio-economic barriers. This has inspired Kiara’s pioneering campaign, #InsulinSeMatDaro, which seeks to address the challenges with availing timely treatment, and the disparities in the availability of diabetes care. A firm believer in affirmative action and cognisant of the substantial costs associated with diabetes care, Kiara is also planning a crowdfunding drive to make available subsidised medication to those who cannot afford it.

“When it comes to Type 2 diabetes, a contemporary, facts-based and lifestyle-oriented approach can not only make management simpler, but also contributes to overall physical and mental wellbeing. The healthcare ecosystem is making significant strides to better understand the causative factors and offer timely, supportive solutions to make diabetes care easier and more effective. Type 1 diabetics need insulin throughout their lifetime, as well as lifestyle modulation. There’s where Kiara’s campaign is a timely push to urge people to take control of their own health whether or not they have been diagnosed with diabetes and to make the necessary lifestyle changes that will contribute to an enhanced quality of life,” shared Dr Joshi.

“I am so proud of Kiara for dedicating her platform and voice to spread awareness about diabetes, the burden of which is being felt by India and even the world, at large. By diving deep into the causative factors, as well as the role of a holistic, lifestyle-based approach to diabetes care, this campaign can be transformative for so many millions of diabetics and pre-diabetics. Information is empowerment, and her campaign and relentless efforts are certain to empower and transform lives,” said Coutinho.

“Living with diabetes since the age of 2, I have witnessed first-hand the numerous challenges starting with accurate diagnosis, to a supportive social ecosystem, to receiving the necessary information to safeguard my physical and mental wellbeing. Although I was fortunate to have a very supportive family, I recognise that many others may not have the access or resources that I did. This is my endeavour to pay it forward and to help make the journey a bit easier and less fearful for diabetics,” Kiara concluded.

The campaign will go live on Kiara Powar’s Instagram and Youtube platforms.

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