Jaipur, Mar 28 (PTI) Erstwhile Udaipur royal family member Padmaja Kumari Parmar on Saturday called for a global shift in perception towards diabetes, urging an end to stigma and discrimination at a summit here.
Addressing the Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma, co-hosted by “Friends of Mewar” and organised with support from global organisations including the International Diabetes Federation, Parmar drew from her four-decade-long experience of living with Type 1 diabetes to emphasise dignity and empathy.
“After forty years, we deserve freedom from stigma,” she said, urging greater awareness and open conversations.
Parmar belongs to the House of Mewar, the former royal house in Udaipur. She is the founder of “Friends of Mewar”, a non-profit organisation created to preserve cultural heritage, provide preventive healthcare, and promote women’s empowerment & education.
Over 300 delegates from more than 30 countries attended the two-day summit, organised under the leadership of the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, aimed at developing a global roadmap for tackling diabetes-related stigma.
Officials said nearly four in five people with diabetes face stigma globally, highlighting the need for coordinated action. PTI AG SHS SHS
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