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Fixing a Broken System: The Path to Public Pharma in New York

Fixing a Broken System: The Path to Public Pharma in New York

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, T1International brought policy leaders, advocates, and patients together at NYU Law for “Fixing a Broken System: The Path to Public Pharma in New York,” a major public event highlighting the urgent need for publicly controlled pharmaceutical production to counter skyrocketing drug prices. Read more

Our Strategic Plan: Building a movement for Accessible, Affordable, and Equitable Diabetes Care

Our Strategic Plan: Building a movement for Accessible, Affordable, and Equitable Diabetes Care

At T1International, over a decade of grassroots organizing, storytelling, advocacy, and action have brought us to this critical moment. Our community has grown to include people with diabetes, caregivers, and allies from over 150 countries, all united by a shared vision: a world where everyone has the access to the insulin, supplies, and care they need to survive and truly live. Read more

Fighting for Survival: The Insulin Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Fighting for Survival: The Insulin Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), living with type 1 diabetes is not only a daily challenge–it’s a fight for survival. Access to insulin is deeply unequal and increasingly precarious due to conflict, economic instability, and fragile health systems. Two members of the T1International network, Dr. Kalehezo Murhabazi Albert and Professor Justin Cikomola Cirhuza, share a glimpse into what this crisis looks like on the ground. Read more

World Health Organization Approves Rapid-Acting Insulin Analogues to the 24th EML
Global Diabetes Advocates Urge Novo Nordisk’s New CEO to Prioritize People Over Profits
T1International statement regarding largest cuts to healthcare coverage in American History.

T1International statement regarding largest cuts to healthcare coverage in American History.

The recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” represents the largest and greatest healthcare loss in American history, cutting health care for 17 million people living in this country. This bill, passed in the United States Congress today, is a profound and deadly cut for people living with diabetes, their families, and marginalized and disabled people across the country.
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"I Wasn’t a ‘Bad Diabetic.’ I Just Couldn’t Afford Insulin."
Findings from T1International's 2024 Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Rationing Survey
T1International at the United Nations Multi-stakeholder hearing on NCDs and Mental Health

T1International at the United Nations Multi-stakeholder hearing on NCDs and Mental Health

On May 2, 2025, #insulin4all advocates, including T1International’s Executive Director Shaina Kasper, participated in a high-level United Nations hearing to shape the agenda for the upcoming Political Declaration on noncommunicable diseases. In remarks, Kasper called on UN member states to urgently address insulin affordability, support public manufacturing, and center patients in global diabetes policy decisions. Emphasizing that the insulin crisis is far from over, she highlighted patient stories from around the world and urged bold action to ensure equitable access to lifesaving diabetes care. Read more

Progress on Insulin Access: Adding Rapid-Acting Insulin Analogues to the Essential Medicines List