Insulin pump was provided free for a kid with type 1 diabetes as part of P.Kesavadev Trust Type 1 diabetes project(KT1DP) ‘Sweet Stars’ Aid Program with the committed support of UST Global. Dr.Shashi Tharoor M.P launched the lifesaving initiative.

A good majority of children with type 1 diabetes require insulin pumps for leading a normal life with normal longevity. Providing insulin pumps to ailing children is equivalent to gifting them life. Seen in picture are Prof. Dr. Scott Lee, Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Loma Linda University, California, USA, Dr.Shashi Tharoor MP, UST Global country head Alexander Varghese, former MLA V Sivankutty and Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev.