News & Statements
T1International in Kenya: Part 3
1 Jun 2016, 9:09 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Elizabeth Pfiester
T1International recently had the opportunity to visit Kenya, and spent some time with our type 1 Global Advocate, Mbolonzi, who runs a non-profit called Diabetes Awareness Prevention and Management Kenya (DAPMK). We were lucky to join their meet up for people with diabetes. Read more
T1International in Kenya: Part 2
23 May 2016, 9:21 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Elizabeth Pfiester
T1International went to Kenya to support an NCD Child advocacy workshop there. While in Eldoret, we visited the diabetes clinic and then headed to Nairobi. This is part 2 of our series of blog posts from the visit. Read more
T1International in Kenya: Part 1
12 May 2016, 9:40 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Elizabeth Pfiester
T1International had the opportunity to visit Kenya and went on a clinic visit to Moi University Teaching Hospital in Eldoret. Read more
‘‘It would be cheaper for me to die’’
14 Apr 2016, 1:48 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories, News & Statements by Elizabeth Pfiester
Since sharing our initial survey data about out-of-pocket costs for insulin and diabetes supplies, we have received even more responses. With an overwhelming number of USA respondents, our survey has collected comment after comment about the outrageous costs faced by Americans who must contend with this financial burden... Read more
Exorbitant Diabetes Costs Must be Addressed
4 Apr 2016, 2:31 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Elizabeth Pfiester
The WHO has chosen ‘beat diabetes’ as the theme for World Health Day this year, ignoring those who cannot afford or obtain their vital and essential medicines. The theme is insensitive and ignorant to those living with diabetes whose lives are most in jeopardy... Read more
T1International Year in Review: 2015
1 Jan 2016, 3:54 p.m. in News & Statements by T1International
A lot has happened in the past year, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the summary with you. We’ve split it into sections so you can skip to what most interests you, but we recommend reading it all! Read more
The Climb
15 Aug 2015, 4:14 p.m. in News & Statements by Elizabeth Pfiester
I climbed a mountain today. In fact, I climbed the highest mountain in Wales (elevation 1,085 metres or 3,560 feet) and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. Read more
T1International Year in Review: 2014
1 Jan 2015, 3:50 p.m. in News & Statements by T1International
Wow. What a year it’s been for T1International and friends. We are so grateful for everyone who supported us in 2014. YOU have helped us making a difference in so many ways. Read more