About Us
A charitable trust dedicated to diabetes care, research, education and community awareness since 2016.
What We're All About
Mumbai Diabetes Care Foundation was set up in the year 2016 as a trust with the sole purpose of engaging in charitable activities, especially for those living with type 1 diabetes — free consultations, providing insulin and insulin supplies, pump accessories whenever free insulin pumps were provided, and free or discounted screening of complications.
The same services were extended to unaffording patients of type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes mellitus as well.
What drives our work
Comprehensive Clinical Care
Through MDCF we provide top-tier diabetes care, driven by a team of exceptional professionals. Our commitment is to offer holistic and patient-centric services, ensuring optimal health outcomes for every individual.
Education and Training
We prioritize continuous learning for physicians. Since our inception we have organized workshops, webinars, and the annual Diabetes Research and Solutions (DRS) conference, inviting experts from across India and beyond.
Research Endeavours
Inspired by a passion for research, Dr. Manoj and Dr. Purvi Chawla lead investigator-driven studies and clinical trials. Collaborating with DRS and global groups, they also participate in international trials at Brahmakumari Global Hospital, Mumbai.
Community Engagement
MDCF is dedicated to improving public health and raising diabetes awareness. We regularly organize patient care camps, screenings, and educational sessions across urban and rural areas.
Academic & social endeavours under MDCF
A growing legacy of conferences, webinars and community programs.
Guru Vandana
An online academic program featuring the nation's leading teachers, physicians, and diabetologists covering the latest developments in diabetes management — conceived as a tribute to our Gurus.
0–100 Years: The Insulin Time Travel
A two-part webinar series celebrating the centenary of insulin's discovery, with global experts from Canada and India highlighting insulin's role in transforming lives.
Cross-Talk in Diabetes
A multispecialty scientific conference held during the pandemic, focused on diabetes and related comorbidities, featuring leading experts from across India.
AARAMBH: A New Beginning
A landmark physical conference at Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai, marking the launch of oral semaglutide in India — the first metabolics conference held at the venue post-inauguration.
1st Diabetes Research and Solutions (DRS) Conference
The inaugural national conference on diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders at The Club, Mumbai, with 360+ participants, collaborations with IMA Mumbai West, D-Foot International and MOGS, and a World Diabetes Day Walkathon.
2nd Diabetes Research and Solutions (DRS) Conference
A highly successful national conference featuring a career and research development pre-conference workshop, with nearly 200 faculty from across India and over 600 delegates.
3rd DRS-WCPD Conference
A combined effort with the World Congress on Prevention of Diabetes: 25 international faculty, 250 national experts, 1000+ attending doctors at The Westin, Powai Lake, and 8 international collaborations including IDF and Breakthrough Type 1.