In a remarkable case of strength and recovery, a 12-year-old girl suffering from Type-1 diabetes has defied the odds to be on her path to recovery.
The treatment of the girl, Dharithree, was managed by Dr Pradeep Mahajan, a regenerative medicine researcher in Navi Mumbai, and his team.
With the girl suffering from Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Dr Mahajan, who is also the founder of StemRx Hospital & Research Center, has helped improve her condition with timely treatment. Once dependent on 31 units of insulin every day, her body has shown an extraordinary improvement, now requiring only two units daily after prompt intervention. This rare outcome has not only brought joy to her family but also stands as a ray of hope for other children struggling with the lifelong burden of diabetes.
Dharithree’s battle began when her parents noticed unusual symptoms like frequent urination, constant thirst, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. Concerned, they rushed her for medical evaluation, where she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a condition in which the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. For her young age, the need for such high doses of insulin was physically and emotionally challenging, as it meant multiple daily injections, strict dietary monitoring, and continuous health checks.
At the hospital, doctors carefully designed a treatment plan combining insulin therapy, nutrition counseling, lifestyle modifications, and close monitoring. Over time, the child`s body responded far better than expected. With consistent care, her insulin requirement drastically reduced from 31 units to just two units daily. Such sharp reductions are rarely seen in children with Type 1 diabetes.
Dr Mahajan explained, “Cases like Dharithree’s highlight the importance of early diagnosis, proactive management, and holistic care in chronic conditions such as Type 1 diabetes. While diabetes is usually considered a lifelong dependency on insulin, her case reminds us that the human body can respond in extraordinary ways when treatment is timely, personalised, and supported by family care. This journey is not just medical; it is emotional, social, and deeply inspiring. Today, Dharithree continues to attend school, play, and live like other children her age, but with new awareness about her health. Her family has been advised to maintain regular check-ups, balanced nutrition, and stress management to keep her condition under control.”
“When the doctors told us she needed 31 injections a day, we were devastated. But now, seeing her on just 2 units of insulin is nothing short of a miracle. We couldn’t believe it at first, but every day she’s improving. Her courage has given us all hope, and we’re so grateful to Dr Mahajan and his team, who guided us through this,” concluded her brother Sreejami.
