Global Stories
#insulin4all Really Has to Mean "For All"
5 Feb 2020, 4:39 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Mila Clarke Buckley
Having type 2 diabetes comes with a lot of misconceptions. People think that the disease always comes down to "lifestyle choices" like overeating sugar, or being obese. But for a person like me, genetics plays a factor. For others, insulin resistance is an inevitability. People living with type 2 diabetes are often told they've done it to themselves, and take on a lot of misplaced blame for an illness we didn't ask for -- that no one asks for.
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What's in a Name?
24 Jan 2020, 2:30 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Courtney Slater, RD, LD, CDE, CPT
The goal of T1International, despite being an organization predominantly advocating for patients with type 1 diabetes and having “T1” in its name, is to help all people with diabetes gain access to the medication and supplies they need to survive. When it comes down to it, does it really matter which type of diabetes one lives with? Are those without type 1 diabetes less worthy of help? Read more
#insulin4all Demonstration Outside Sanofi in Paris
20 Jan 2020, 1:59 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Matthieu de Mijolla/ Bertrand Burgalat/ Adrianna Maciejczyk
On the 8th of January, members of Diabète et Méchant, the French Chapter of T1International, demonstrated in front of Sanofi’s headquartered in Paris against their insulin price policy. The demonstration was meant to commemorate the 98th anniversary of the first successful injection of insulin in 1922. Read more
T1International Year in Review: 2019
19 Dec 2019, 10:01 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories, News & Statements by T1International
We have had a truly incredible year. Unprecedented growth is the only way to put it. The global insulin crisis continues, but the momentum to counter this crisis is growing, thanks to patients around the world standing up and fighting for their right to health. Below, we share a summary of our highlights and biggest achievements, thanks to your donations, your advocacy, and your dedication to ensuring #insulin4all becomes a reality. Read more
Addressing Insulin Issues in Indonesia
23 Sep 2019, 5:46 p.m. in Global Stories by Anita Sabidi
As a diabetes community, we knew we had to do something. I reached out to T1International and we had a discussion, with ideas and feedback about how to advocate for the insulin needs of people with type 1 diabetes in Indonesia. I took part in a one-on-one Advocacy Training with T1International where I created a plan to resolve the limitation problem. Read more
Animal Insulin Withdrawal: Lessons for Patient Advocates Today
19 Aug 2019, 10:51 a.m. in Global Stories by Colleen Fuller
Canadians, too, are struggling with the rising cost of insulin therapy, as James Elliott has noted. This situation has come about in part because governments have given 100% control of the supply of insulin to global manufacturers, three of which now control 95% of the world market. Read more
Insulin and Education Challenges in Bolivia
23 Jul 2019, 8:49 a.m. in Global Stories by Laura Ortiz
In Bolivia we don´t receive any kind of help from the government to manage our diabetes. Each patient does what they can, but it is often not enough. Everyone must pay for the necessary supplies by themselves. This is a real problem for people who do not have enough resources. Read more
HIV/AIDS and Diabetes Care in Malawi
4 Jul 2019, 11:31 a.m. in Global Stories by Willis Kalitera
Most Malawians don’t know what diabetes is. Rural Malawi, which makes up 75% of the population, has the highest diabetes incidence in Africa. Many are ignorant of the symptoms, or attribute them to witchcraft. For example, someone can have a swollen leg and they will believe they made to step on a “magic pin”. Many turn to traditional healers. Sadly, most cases go to the hospitals at a late stage and some don’t even make it that far. Read more
T1International at the UN UHC Multi-stakeholder Hearing
17 May 2019, 12:31 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Lauren Lehrer & Karlynn Holland
In particular, we call on pharmaceutical companies to show up with true solutions, not the same empty rhetoric. We are dying. There are solutions. It is times to protect rights of health and treatment for people living with diabetes and all those in desperate need of essential medicine – a vital part of health for all. Read more
Traveling to Canada for Cheaper Insulin
3 May 2019, 12:33 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Karyn Wofford
I believe if enough people use their voice and demand change, one day I’ll be able to make a simple 10 minute drive to get my medication rather than a two day journey. Until then, I’ll keep digging for loopholes while fighting for long-term solutions, so that I can live my life as normal as possible. Everyone with type 1 diabetes should be able to focus on caring for their condition without extra unnecessary hoops to jump through. Read more