siliconindia | | NOVEMBER 202519the National Diabetes Educator Program (NDEP). The program educates nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists to become certified diabetes educators who offer guidance, emotional support, and lifestyle coaching in clinics, homes, and communities. By creating this network of teachers, he is decentralizing knowledge and getting quality diabetes care into tier-2 and tier-3 towns, where specialized care is needed most but least accessible.A Prescription Called EducationFor Dr. Sunil Gupta, the real breakthrough came not from a new pill or device but a simple truth, people fear what they don't understand."Any prescription for diabetes is incomplete without education", he insists. This conviction led to the Hello Diabetes Mission, a revolutionary education program that combines medical expertise with storytelling, practical advice, and community engagement. Patients learn how to read nutrition labels, interpret glucose trends, manage insulin, and handle emotional eating and stress. Families become part of the journey too, children learn how to support diabetic parents, spouses plan meals together, and communities transform into allies of health. For many, Hello Diabetes isn't just a program, it's a life-changing turning point.Long before podcasts became mainstream, Dr Sunil Gupta used radio waves to spread awareness. His live phone-in show on All India Radio Maharashtra answered questions and dispelled myths in simple, relatable language. From explaining insulin use to dietary tips during festivals, he tackled concerns with warmth and clarity. Today, his podcast carries that legacy forward, giving voice to everyone from a farmer in Vidarbha to an IT professional in Pune. It's not just information, it's inclusion, connection, and hope.A Story That Defines CompassionOne story captures the essence of Dr Sunil Gupta's work, A brilliant 17-year-old girl was suddenly paralyzed and diagnosed with diabetic ketosis days before her admission interview to VNIT Nagpur. Despite her condition and financial hardships, he believed in her potential, writing a heartfelt recommendation that helped her secure admission. She not only survived but thrived, topping her class, earning an MBA, building a successful career across India and abroad, and now settled in Canada, planning motherhood. Her journey is a beacon of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of compassionate care.
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