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Lack of Knowledge about Diabetes is Killing us
24 Nov 2018, 3:11 p.m. in Global Stories by Johnpeter Mwolo
For me, I hid myself for more than 10 years. I would have rather died than have someone find out I was diabetic. I did that because of misinterpretations from many people due to lack of knowledge about it. I had to tell my mom that no one should know that I’m diabetic unless it was necessary. As a result, those few who knew came up with a lot of their own interpretations about it. I was told many times that traditional herbs would cure me completely. Obviously, none of those worked and I am still diabetic today. Read more
World Diabetes Day 2018
12 Nov 2018, 8:33 a.m. in by James Elliott
It is World Diabetes Day (WDD), which is the highlight of Diabetes Awareness Month. We asked our supporters if this month was a time of celebration or mourning. Most chose celebration, but quite a few chose mourning. It was a bit of a trick question to be honest, as most of us will have a mix of emotions today.
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Sanofi's Lantus is Overpatented and Overpriced
1 Nov 2018, 4:21 p.m. in by I-MAK
The diabetes community knows the sting of high drug prices. Over the years, the prices of essential insulin has increased at an alarming rate, requiring patients to jump through higher hoops and make more difficult decisions to keep up with costs. But how did we reach the point where so many people with diabetes cannot afford the medicines they need? Our new report on Lantus may provide some insight. Read more
Standing Up For My Daughter at Eli Lilly
29 Oct 2018, 9:42 a.m. in #insulin4all USA by Pam Tyson Yasinski
I am not normally an angry or bitter person, but I am a mother who will fight for her children to the end. It infuriates me to tears to think that my child, or anyone’s child, has to pay extortionate prices for a medication that keeps them alive, especially a medication that is very inexpensive to manufacture. Read more
BCG Vaccine, A Safe and Affordable Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
18 Oct 2018, 12:19 p.m. in by Dr. Denise Faustman
Reduced insulin equates to reduced cost, but more importantly, a return of blood sugars to the near normal range without hypoglycemia will eliminate complications in the short term. Reduction of complications in the long term can remove future financial burdens from both individuals and governments. Read more
Raising My Voice at Eli Lilly
9 Oct 2018, 2:57 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Krystal Davis
The whole experience of the demonstration showed me that I am not alone. My voice was heard. My daughter said throughout the day that she met great people. She also networked and built relationships with others who are supporting family members or close friends with diabetes, just as she supports me, and it showed her that we are all going through this battle together. We all have voices that matter. Read more
Pamoja Advocacy Training in Ghana
20 Sep 2018, 2:56 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Pamojan Advocates
‘Pamoja’ is a Swahili word that means together. This was the underpinning spirit of the advocacy training. Pamoja advocates worked together on education-focused advocacy goals throughout the training. Goals are country-specific, but similar enough that sharing and support can happen between all the advocates from each of the five countries. Read more
Why I Protest to Fight for #insulin4all
17 Sep 2018, 12:03 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by Lori Ruder
I could not be more pleased with my experience at last year’s #insulin4all demonstration. I met so many wonderful advocates who joined me in asking for insulin pricing transparency. I now consider many of them close friends. Because of my participation I am now part of KOI#insulin4all, a grassroots volunteer advocacy group asking for insulin pricing transparency in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. What began last year as a “Should I go?” this year has become “I wouldn’t miss it!”. I invite you to join us this year in taking a stand. Read more
My Experience as an Intern for T1International
4 Sep 2018, 12:11 p.m. in News & Statements by Becci Carrington-Stait
In this instance I was glad to get to know all the advocacy that T1International carries out for and with people with type 1 diabetes. Working with T1International and seeing the good they can do through their social media accounts alone has proven to be really inspiring. It was great to see how one charity, through all its projects, can make such a step towards a better life for those with type 1 diabetes. Read more
Crossing Borders to Afford Insulin
16 Aug 2018, 3:18 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Robin Cressman
I certainly learned a lot buying insulin in Tijuana, but the most powerful lesson by far was that I have options, and so do other diabetics. They are not always easy, and they may take some creativity, resourcefulness, and gas money, but this is at least one more anecdotal report of an American going elsewhere for their insulin. Read more