Collaborations & Achievements

Mridula Kapil Bhargava was selected as one of the Top 50 emerging leaders at the prestigious Novartis Leadership Camp 2013 — one of the earliest national recognitions of her leadership potential in public health and patient advocacy.

Featured as the cover girl of THE WEEK magazine — the largest circulated English news magazine in India — shining a spotlight on living with Type 1 Diabetes and breaking barriers with resilience and ambition.

The REVORD (Revisualising Our Diabetes) initiative was recognised among the Top 50 Innovations in the Intel-DST Digital India Challenge 2015, validating its potential to transform diabetes education and community support in India.

Received the prestigious Bakken Invitation Award (2017–18), named after Dr Earl Bakken — founder of Medtronic, one of the world's largest medical equipment companies. This award recognises individuals with extraordinary potential to improve global health.

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Completed the Master of International Public Health programme at the renowned Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine in Israel, adding rigorous academic credentials to front-line patient experience.

Launched REVORD (Revisualising Our Diabetes) — a pioneering virtual community platform that united Type 1 diabetes patients and their families across India through social media for education, peer support, and community building.

Designed and delivered a structured training programme for family caregivers of diabetes patients, addressing knowledge gaps, caregiver burnout, and skill development — conducted in collaboration with three leading NGOs.

Sponsored 25 children with Type 1 Diabetes to participate in the SPORTYGO sports event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. The event gathered over 500 participants; two sponsored T1D children won silver medals and a cash prize — proving that diabetes is no barrier to athletic achievement.

Partnered with Delhi Metro Railway Corporation to conduct India's largest diabetes awareness campaign across 10 metro stations over 10 days. Over 10,000 commuters were sensitized about diabetes, and thousands signed a petition for "ACT NOW FOR DIABETES RIGHTS."

Organised a landmark national advocacy event with the New Delhi Municipal Corporation on 26 November 2019. Brought together patient advocates, doctors, government officials, policymakers, pharma leaders, and NGOs to discuss and act on the rights of people with diabetes in India.

Recognised at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Healthcare Excellence Awards for outstanding contribution to patient advocacy and community health education in the diabetes space.

A full-page investigative feature on the silent struggles of Type 1 diabetes patients in India, spotlighting DFighters' ground-level advocacy and community support network.

A peer-reviewed research paper co-authored with clinical partners documenting systemic barriers to insulin access for T1D patients across rural and semi-urban India, cited in national health policy discussions.

A high-impact national campaign demanding equitable access to insulin for every person with diabetes in India. The campaign garnered 2.5 million impressions across social platforms and led to constructive dialogue with state health ministries.

Honoured as a Changemaker by Economic Times Healthworld for pioneering efforts in raising awareness about Type 1 diabetes rights and insulin access in India.

Featured in Outlook India's health issue covering innovative approaches to diabetes management and the human stories behind our insulin access campaign.

A comprehensive policy document developed in consultation with medical experts and patient communities, outlining recommendations for affordable insulin access, CGM coverage, and T1D-specific insurance provisions.

A digital feature in BBC Hindi's patient rights series highlighting the challenges faced by children with Type 1 diabetes and DFighters' work bridging the healthcare gap.