Global Stories
Animal Insulin Withdrawal: Lessons for Patient Advocates Today
19 Aug 2019, 10:51 a.m. in Global Stories by Colleen Fuller
Canadians, too, are struggling with the rising cost of insulin therapy, as James Elliott has noted. This situation has come about in part because governments have given 100% control of the supply of insulin to global manufacturers, three of which now control 95% of the world market. Read more
Insulin and Education Challenges in Bolivia
23 Jul 2019, 8:49 a.m. in Global Stories by Laura Ortiz
In Bolivia we don´t receive any kind of help from the government to manage our diabetes. Each patient does what they can, but it is often not enough. Everyone must pay for the necessary supplies by themselves. This is a real problem for people who do not have enough resources. Read more
HIV/AIDS and Diabetes Care in Malawi
4 Jul 2019, 11:31 a.m. in Global Stories by Willis Kalitera
Most Malawians don’t know what diabetes is. Rural Malawi, which makes up 75% of the population, has the highest diabetes incidence in Africa. Many are ignorant of the symptoms, or attribute them to witchcraft. For example, someone can have a swollen leg and they will believe they made to step on a “magic pin”. Many turn to traditional healers. Sadly, most cases go to the hospitals at a late stage and some don’t even make it that far. Read more
T1International at the UN UHC Multi-stakeholder Hearing
17 May 2019, 12:31 p.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by Lauren Lehrer & Karlynn Holland
In particular, we call on pharmaceutical companies to show up with true solutions, not the same empty rhetoric. We are dying. There are solutions. It is times to protect rights of health and treatment for people living with diabetes and all those in desperate need of essential medicine – a vital part of health for all. Read more
Traveling to Canada for Cheaper Insulin
3 May 2019, 12:33 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by Karyn Wofford
I believe if enough people use their voice and demand change, one day I’ll be able to make a simple 10 minute drive to get my medication rather than a two day journey. Until then, I’ll keep digging for loopholes while fighting for long-term solutions, so that I can live my life as normal as possible. Everyone with type 1 diabetes should be able to focus on caring for their condition without extra unnecessary hoops to jump through. Read more
Case Studies from Kenya
25 Apr 2019, 12:23 p.m. in Global Stories by T1International
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in my early 20's, just when I was preparing to join college. Things turned upside down at that time because my parents could not afford to take me to college and at the same time pay for my insulin and all the tests required. I never went to college because of the costs associated with my diabetes. Read more
New Year, New Deductible: Paying $1,000 each Month to Stay Alive
15 Mar 2019, 12:41 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, Global Stories by April Starks
I’m thrilled to see the recent buzz in the media concerning the high insulin costs many diabetics face daily in the USA. I’ve required insulin multiple times a day for 33+ years and I have a high deductible insurance policy which means medical costs, including prescriptions, aren't covered until the deductible is met. I paid $1,003.91 for insulin this month. That cost is what I paid with insurance and a $150 discount card. I pay high amounts during the first few months of every year until I meet my deductible. Read more
T1International Year in Review: 2018
17 Dec 2018, 9:59 a.m. in Global Stories, News & Statements by T1International
This is truly only a highlight of our proudest achievements this year, but we have worked in countless other ways to support advocacy and further our mission. We’ve held other meetings, created new resources, covered issues in new countries, been featured as Price fighting Heroes, and we are a partner in the exciting OPEN Project, adding a global access and affordability perspective to an exploration of DIY technology. Read more
Necessary Baggage: Lessons Learned in Senegal
6 Dec 2018, 10:29 a.m. in Global Stories by Becca Golden
It took experiencing a situation where the healthcare available felt scarily inadequate to truly internalize the medical privilege I have enjoyed throughout my life. My time in Senegal put the hardship of diabetes in perspective and helped me truly appreciate the resources that I have. Read more
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