Global Stories
A Battle for Insulin in South Africa
13 Jul 2016, 5:16 p.m. in Global Stories by Estelle van der Hoven
After visiting the pharmacy for the first time this year for my diabetic supplies, I walked out thinking how fortunate I am to have medical aid covering my insulin and test strip while there are so many people worldwide who battle to afford their insulin... Read more
Tanzania, Type 1 and Privilege
3 Jul 2016, 5:32 p.m. in Global Stories by Elisabeth Fraser
I am so lucky. I don’t think this is something that is written much here, but I am. Living here has made me realise this. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I had just accepted a teaching contract at an international school in Tanzania... Read more
Access to Health Care in the USA
24 Jun 2016, 8:03 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Zach Toth
In the US we are very lucky to have access to some of the best health care methods and technology in the world. I never have to worry about where my next pen of insulin will come from and I get to try out the latest tech and choose what works best for me, for the most part... Read more
What Happens to Diabetics During a Humanitarian Crisis?
15 Jun 2016, 3:09 p.m. in Global Stories by Elizabeth Pfiester
The crisis in Syria has torn the country apart. According to the UN special envoy for Syria, an estimated 400,000 people have been killed in the past five years of civil war. We have also seen and read about thousands more deaths among those trying to cross the Mediterranean to safety. Read more
Type 1 in Sydney, NY, and Latin America
13 Jun 2016, 9:02 p.m. in Global Stories by Amy McKinnon
During my 16 years with type 1 diabetes I’ve experienced living and traveling with the condition all around North and Latin America. I witnessed the struggle for access to insulin in every country I visited. Here is a snapshot of my story. Read more
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
Advocacy with Outcomes in Fiji
22 Apr 2016, 1:38 p.m. in Global Stories, Interviews by Elizabeth Pfiester
Shivanjani Iyer, a Young Leader in Diabetes from Fiji, is doing amazing things for people with type 1 diabetes there and advocating in a way that is seeing positive outcomes. 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