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Type 1 Diabetes in Burundi: A Doctor’s Perspective
26 Mar 2018, 12:44 p.m. in by Egide Haragirimana, MD
Living with diabetes is very difficult in Burundi. Most of the population is poor, so it is difficult to get medicines and equipment. The average income of one type 1 patient is 100 USD and they can spend the average of 30 USD per month for medicines only. This does not include the cost of appointments and other types of care. When you live in rural zones, it is even worse. It is hard to get regular insulin and when you get it, you face the problem of not having a refrigerator to keep the insulin cool. Read more
Advocating for Emergency Prescription Refills in Pennsylvania
6 Mar 2018, 12:36 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by Deborah Healy
Kevin Houdeshell tragically lost his life after being unable to contact his doctor to authorize an emergency insulin prescription refill. As the mother of a son with type 1 diabetes, this is my worst nightmare. Wanting to take action to prevent this from happening again, I followed the path set out by the combined hard work of legislators and Kevin’s parents, Dan and Judy Houdeshell. Read more
T1International Submission: WHO Independent Global High-Level Commission on NCDs
27 Feb 2018, 11:40 a.m. in News & Statements by T1International
We applaud the Commission’s aim to propose bold and practical ways to curb the world’s leading causes of death and illness, and we are in complete agreement with the WHO’s support for universal health care. Patients and organizations supporting #insulin4all are eager to assist you and the staff at the World Health Organization. Read more
Advocates meet for #insulin4all in New York City
17 Feb 2018, 11:32 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by Emily Pisacreta
More than a dozen people from all over the New York City metropolitan area gathered on February 8th at the historic LGBT Center on 13th Street in Manhattan to discuss insulin access issues in America. Read more
30 Years with Type 1 Diabetes in Kenya
5 Feb 2018, 9:59 a.m. in Global Stories by Cate Ndwiga
I am not as strong as before, but I made a promise to make the lives of people with diabetes more comfortable. If I don't get the help I need, at least I know my advocacy will help someone in Kenya with diabetes to get better medical care, affordable diabetic supplies and 100% government support. Read more
Healthcare for All: Calling for Change in the U.S.
16 Jan 2018, 2:59 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by Karyn Wofford
A single payer system removes greed from a place it certainly has no place. Healthcare should be constructed of an ambition to heal, not a hunger for money. Our greed driven system is dangerous, and is resulting in the death of our people. Read more
T1International Year in Review: 2017
7 Jan 2018, 3:23 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Elizabeth Pfiester
Highlights from 2017 include an in-person demonstration outside of Eli Lilly HQ, launch of the first ever online diabetes access advocacy training, and a visit to Uganda to plan advocacy actions with Warriors there. Read more
Diabetes Inequality in India
18 Dec 2017, 4:01 p.m. in by Apoorva Gomber
Sadly, in India diabetes is considered a flaw and it is a big taboo, especially for women. It is a disease that raises innumerable questions by those in society. Women have not just had a hard time with access to insulin and affordable healthcare, but they have also faced discrimination due to the society we live in.
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Pleas from the USA
4 Dec 2017, 10:57 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Karyn Wofford
Why is this happening? How are millions of people slipping through the cracks? Why are we living in fear because we cannot afford to “breathe”? Insulin is oxygen; price gouging cannot go on. This is my plea—our plea— and we are in desperate need of change. Read more
Type 1 Diabetes on a Small Island
22 Nov 2017, 3:22 p.m. in by Josh Visnaw
My reality as a type 1 diabetic is undoubtedly tough, living in a remote, developing nation. I’ve rationed insulin and testing strips on multiple occasions, not knowing when exactly I’ll have access to these essential supplies... Read more