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California’s SB852 Shows How States Can Use Their Power to Challenge Big Pharma
17 Sep 2020, 6:44 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by Lauren Figg
In a significant challenge to pharmaceutical companies, California passed SB852 in the State Assembly with overwhelming support (66-7) on August 31. The bill would allow the state to contract for or manufacture its own generic or biosimilar prescription drugs, and specifically names insulin in response to the demands of diabetes advocates searching for long-term solutions to the insulin price crisis. Read more
T1International Statement on Executive Orders
14 Sep 2020, 5:04 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by T1International
On Friday afternoon, President Trump released four executive orders intended to lower drug prices, including two targeted directly at lowering the cost of insulin for patients who rely on it. Despite his assertion that these orders are intended to “completely restructure the prescription drug market,” these orders will not do anything to fix the underlying cause of the insulin crisis in America. Patients will still need to wait months for the rulemaking process to run its course, and likely even longer after that if these orders end up in court. While T1International USA is glad that the administration has stated that making insulin more affordable is a priority, these orders miss the mark. We don’t need incremental bureaucratic steps as an election approaches - we need transformative change that will make our medicine more affordable now. Read more
T1International Statement on #insulin4all
21 Aug 2020, 4:17 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by T1International
T1International has been made aware of a recent increase in hateful speech, as well as disrespectful and non-collaborative behavior on the #insulin4all hashtag. While hashtags cannot be owned by anyone, T1International’s global work is tied to #insulin4all. As one of the creators of the hashtag, we want to acknowledge our concerns over these issues and set clear lines about what we stand for as an organization, and what we do not. Read more
People with Type 1 Diabetes Take Action After the Explosion in Beirut
18 Aug 2020, 11:30 a.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by T1International
“My first thoughts when it happened was that an earthquake had hit, because the earth shook so hard that I could literally feel tectonic plates shifting. The first thing I did was grab my insulin supplies and run down the stairs.” Read more
Fighting for LGBTQ+ Justice and #insulin4all
8 Jul 2020, 10:17 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Quinn Leighton
Delaying care due to these fears as a queer or trans person is not uncommon in any medical setting, however if you delay care living with diabetes, it can lead to life-threatening complications or even worse. It’s imperative that LGBTQ+ people living with diabetes and other chronic illnesses have the security, affirmation and resources to access the care they need. Read more
T1International Statement on Pharma’s Attempt to Block Minnesota’s Insulin Bill
1 Jul 2020, 8:58 p.m. in News & Statements by T1International
T1International is outraged, though not surprised, to see pharmaceutical companies once again put profit over human lives. On Tuesday, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota to challenge the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act. Read more
An Insulin Resolution is Necessary for Lebanon and the World
29 Jun 2020, 9:30 a.m. in Global Stories by Cyrine Farhat
Lebanon’s recent financial crisis has caused a dollar shortage that, since September, has restricted the ability of medical supply importers to import vital medical supplies. First it started with masks, gloves, and other protective gear, as well as ventilators and spare parts, and now even essential diabetes supplies are sometimes unavailable. Read more
T1International Statement on World Health Assembly Insulin Resolution Meeting
19 Jun 2020, 10:38 a.m. in News & Statements by T1International
We were proud that Cyrine Farhat of Lebanon represented T1International, the #insulin4all movement and people living with type 1 diabetes as one of six speakers at a collaborative virtual event about a WHA Resolution on Access to Insulin. Read more
My Black Diabetic Life Matters
15 Jun 2020, 9:36 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Anonymous
When I left the hospital I remember wondering, “Why did my mom have to beg those people to do their job when I was visibly sick?” A few years later after I had dealt with numerous visits, checkups, and insurance calls, I became aware of the medical side of racism. Read more
Utahns Welcome Passage of Insulin Access Amendments
27 May 2020, 1:18 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by Mindie Hooley
After many emotional months of fighting hard for accessible and affordable insulin legislation, Utah won a victory March 30, 2020 when House Bill 207, known as the Insulin Access Amendments, was signed into law by Governor Gary Herbert. This victory was thanks in part to the strong advocacy of thousands of Utahns and to Representative Norman Thurston’s dedicated leadership on drafting lifesaving legislation. This legislation passed with strong bipartisan support through the House with a 69-3 vote and passed unanimously in the Senate. Read more