Global Stories
The Politics of Diabetes in Nigeria
24 Nov 2016, 9:56 a.m. in Global Stories by Olafimihan Nasiru Titilope
Support of people with diabetes and other non-communicable diseases from politicians is a common trend across the developed countries, and this has propelled them to advocate, create legislation and make policies for the education, prevention, diagnosing and management of diabetes in their respective countries. This is not the case in less-developed countries around the world... Read more
Sign the Type 1 Diabetes Access Charter
5 Nov 2016, 4:53 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Elizabeth Pfiester
T1International is advocating for insulin and other vital diabetes supplies to be made available for everyone with diabetes through their Type 1 Diabetes Access Charter. Read more
“The SOADI Road to Wellness” Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
1 Oct 2016, 12:03 p.m. in Global Stories by Crystal Bomberry
Since 1997, the Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative has been leading the way throughout Ontario in the pursuit for Indigenous health and wellness. Read more
A Type 1 Perspective From Tanzania
15 Sep 2016, 12:32 p.m. in Global Stories by Johnpeter Mwolo
I do not think life with type 1 will ever be easy here. As a child with type 1 diabetes in Tanzania life is difficult due to lack of availability of personal glucose machines. Other supplies like urine strips are not found in many hospitals. Read more
Sweetness and Chaos: Diabetes in Two Worlds
9 Aug 2016, 4:35 p.m. in Global Stories by Niharika B.
While my parents were trying to make a living in the States, I spent my childhood years with my wonderful grandparents in an Indian village, a rural place that only showed up on Google Maps three years ago... Read more
A Battle for Insulin in South Africa
13 Jul 2016, 5:16 p.m. in Global Stories by Estelle van der Hoven
After visiting the pharmacy for the first time this year for my diabetic supplies, I walked out thinking how fortunate I am to have medical aid covering my insulin and test strip while there are so many people worldwide who battle to afford their insulin... Read more
Tanzania, Type 1 and Privilege
3 Jul 2016, 5:32 p.m. in Global Stories by Elisabeth Fraser
I am so lucky. I don’t think this is something that is written much here, but I am. Living here has made me realise this. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I had just accepted a teaching contract at an international school in Tanzania... Read more
Access to Health Care in the USA
24 Jun 2016, 8:03 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Zach Toth
In the US we are very lucky to have access to some of the best health care methods and technology in the world. I never have to worry about where my next pen of insulin will come from and I get to try out the latest tech and choose what works best for me, for the most part... Read more
What Happens to Diabetics During a Humanitarian Crisis?
15 Jun 2016, 3:09 p.m. in Global Stories by Elizabeth Pfiester
The crisis in Syria has torn the country apart. According to the UN special envoy for Syria, an estimated 400,000 people have been killed in the past five years of civil war. We have also seen and read about thousands more deaths among those trying to cross the Mediterranean to safety. Read more
Type 1 in Sydney, NY, and Latin America
13 Jun 2016, 9:02 p.m. in Global Stories by Amy McKinnon
During my 16 years with type 1 diabetes I’ve experienced living and traveling with the condition all around North and Latin America. I witnessed the struggle for access to insulin in every country I visited. Here is a snapshot of my story. Read more