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6 Strategies for Ethical Patient Engagement
18 Feb 2022, 10:33 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by T1International
More and more organisations today, from NGOs to global health alliances, are expressing a need for patient engagement and claiming to be patient-informed. As a patient-led organisation, we have noted that patient engagement is often well-intentioned but misguided. While patients might be acknowledged as experts on an event flyer or web page, that expert status does not necessarily mean they are compensated equitably or that their perspectives are valued and/or integrated comparably to other accepted experts, such as physicians or academic researchers. Read more
Global Advocacy Success Series: Zimbabwe #insulin4all
31 Jan 2022, noon in Global Stories, Interviews by Katie Souris
Established in 2021, the T1International Zimbabwe #insulin4all Chapter, led by Global Chapter Representative Laura Munyoro, has made significant strides in developing the structure of their advocacy network and taking action as community leaders. Read more
T1International’s 2021 Top Ten
20 Dec 2021, 5:26 p.m. in News & Statements by T1International
Another year of challenges and outrage, another year of incredible advocacy by our T1International Community! For 2021, we’ve decided to create a Top 10 list of some of our biggest collective achievements. Read more
Greed v. Alec’s Law: Oral Argument at the Eighth Circuit
15 Dec 2021, 2:12 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by Jesus Morales Sanchez
T1International is proud to join T1International’s Minnesota #insulin4all Chapter and patient advocates at the oral argument before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (Eighth Circuit) in support of upholding Minnesota’s Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act (Alec’s Law) on December 15, 2021. Read more
Global Advocacy Success Series: JohnPeter, Tanzania
3 Nov 2021, 10:02 a.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Katie Souris
JohnPeter exemplifies the resilient spirit and patient perseverance that any lifelong advocate must have. He says, ''Being a Global Advocate with T1International has taught me the resilience to fight for what I believe in.'' Read more
T1International Publishes Survey on Type 1 Diabetes, COVID, and Insulin Rationing
18 Oct 2021, 3:15 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by T1International
In September 2021, T1International’s latest out-of-pocket cost survey was published in the Journal of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. Conducted every two years, this study is the most comprehensive patient-led out-of-pocket cost survey for people living with type 1 diabetes. Read more
T1International Advocates Win: WHO Adds Long-Acting Insulin Analogues to EML
1 Oct 2021, 2:45 p.m. in News & Statements by T1International
T1International’s global community of people living with and affected by diabetes and their allies celebrates a monumental advocacy win as the World Health Organization announced the addition of long-acting insulin analogues to the Model List of Essential medicines (EML). Read more
T1International Hosts 3rd Annual #insulin4all Workshop
13 Sep 2021, 6:38 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by T1International
Join us for T1International’s annual #insulin4all Workshop: Advocate, Don’t Celebrate. This event is an opportunity for advocates from around the world to learn from each other, build community, and take action in the fight for #insulin4all. Read more
Global Advocacy Success Series: Cyrine, Lebanon
31 Aug 2021, 4:19 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Katie Souris
T1International has provided tools and support to ensure Cyrine’s plans are detailed and realistic, and allowed her to connect with other advocates around the world who can offer support and guidance. Read more
Redirecting Guilt into Action
16 Jul 2021, 10:04 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Elizabeth Roosevelt
It’s crucial that those of us who have access to insulin use our platform and privilege to fight for our community and for the people with diabetes who are solely focused on surviving. We must serve as the voice for the people with diabetes who can’t use their own because they’re bogged down working three jobs and choosing between putting food on the table for their family or insulin. Read more