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Type 1 Diabetes in War
11 Mar 2015, 12:52 p.m. in Global Stories
Now, after the crisis, most hospitals and dispensaries have been destroyed, their instruments stolen. Most doctors have escaped outside of the country and we have 12 million refugees, which means half of Syrians are now out of country... Read more
Interview: Diabetes in Rwanda
12 Feb 2015, 3:26 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
Meet Laurien. He’s a Research Specialist in Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh. He’s originally from Rwanda and has supported programmes and research into helping people with type 1 diabetes. Needless to say, he’s a pretty awesome person. 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
What’s The Deal With Generic Insulin?
20 Nov 2014, 3:44 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by John Rowley
At first glance it would seem that generic forms of insulin (versions created when patents expire) should be making a significant impact on global insulin prices and therefore the ability of people to access insulin. On closer inspection it is clear that they have not yet made a noticeable effect. Read more
Let’s Talk About Inequality (for people with diabetes)
16 Oct 2014, 5:17 p.m. in Global Stories by Elizabeth Pfiester
While inequality certainly describes what many people living with diabetes in some parts of the world face daily, it does not fully exemplify the struggles and horror faced by someone who does not have access to their insulin, blood glucose monitoring supplies, or other essential diabetes needs. Read more
Nasiru’s Story: Living with Type 1 diabetes in Nigeria
12 Sep 2014, 5:29 p.m. in Global Stories by Olafimihan Nasiru
This is a difficult story to share, but it has strong elements of perseverance and hope because the person who shared it with me is living with diabetes in situation that makes every day difficult. I connected with Olafimihan Nasiru a few months ago, thanks to the Nigerian Online Diabetes Community and he offered to share his diabetes story with me. Read more
My Insulin Scare
21 Aug 2014, 5:54 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Elizabeth Pfiester
Most of us know that, essentially, the most important thing for a person with diabetes is insulin. Someone with Type 1 diabetes can die within weeks if there is no insulin in their body. I recently had an experience with my own insulin that put the issues I am passionate about into perspective even more. Here is what happened... Read more
Interview: Diabetes in West Africa
28 Jul 2014, 6:01 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
Over a year ago I received an email from George, who has been doing some difficult but very important work with diabetes in West Africa. Since our first communication we have been in touch supporting each other, and it is about time I shared George’s story... Read more
Interview: Diabetes in India
15 Jun 2014, 5:20 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
I have said it before, but I absolutely love finding new organizations around the world that support people with Type 1 diabetes. It is one of the reasons why I started T1International in the first place, so that we can learn and share and support to make the world better for people living with diabetes. Read more
Denial of Insulin? It Can Happen Anywhere.
4 May 2014, 6:08 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by Caroline Paulson
Medicare have without warning or explanation retroactively ended my access to insulin via the insulin pump which I depend upon to live.
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