#insulin4all USA
Novo Nordisk Meeting: 2 Executives, 2 Doctors, 1 Patient
10 Jul 2019, 10:34 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by Karlynn Holland
Although Lars said that he is “Not shying away from anything that costs money,” it was clear that he was not going to lower the list price. I’m not holding my breath and we, the diabetes community, are not going to wait. Only legislation will ensure insulin is truly accessible and affordable for all. We will not stop until that is the reality because our lives depend on it. Read more
Colorado’s Insulin Copay Cap: A Foundation to Build Upon
9 Jul 2019, 9:13 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by Allison Bailey
With Governor Polis’ declaration that “the days of insulin price gouging are over in Colorado,” news outlets across the country published stories with headlines about the $100 price cap, patients lauded Colorado’s big step forward, and lawmakers from other states voiced interest in following suit. This bill was a victory for Colorado #insulin4all advocates. But with every victory, it is necessary to look beyond the headlines and explore the small print. Read more
I Lost Allen Because He Was Forced to Ration Insulin
6 Jul 2019, 10:45 a.m. in #insulin4all USA by Nicole Hood
Since Allen's death I have been very lost, but I am grateful that I’ve found T1International and others who see this injustice for what it is. I have something to fight for, and people to fight with me. Allen wanted to make life easier for people with diabetes, so if I can fight that fight in his memory, that is what I’m going to do. Read more
Remembering Jesse in the Fight for #insulin4all
1 Jul 2019, 2:47 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by Janelle Lutgen
On February 7, 2018, 32-year-old Jesse Lutgen passed away. He lost his job and health insurance the November prior to his death, and he did not qualify for Medicaid. The least expensive insurance plan he could enrol in had a $10,000 deductible. Jesse received his last vials of insulin from a family friend. Read more
Losing Rachel, Our Only Daughter
23 Jun 2019, 6:17 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by Becky James
More education is needed in our homes, schools, and with our doctors. I have learned that living in a rural area, awareness and education about type 1 diabetes and its symptoms are even less known and understood. Access to specialists in rural areas can be limited, which makes it even more likely that type 1 diabetes will go undiagnosed. I share Rachel’s story to educate others so that this doesn’t happen to another family. Read more
T1International Releases Report on Rationing and Cost Survey Data
18 Jun 2019, 8 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by T1International
Results found that dangerous and potentially fatal insulin rationing is widespread globally, with 18.0% of all country respondents having rationed insulin at least once in the previous year. It also found that respondents from the USA paid more by the dollar for insulin than almost any other country and that 25.9% of U.S. respondents reported having rationed insulin in the previous year. This confirms similar findings from previous smaller-scale surveys that one of every four people in the United States have had to ration insulin. Read more
T1International at the Democratic Caucus Prescription Drug Prices Roundtable
13 Jun 2019, 4:14 p.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by Adeline (Lina) Umubyeyi
I appreciated the platform that myself and T1International were given to share our experiences and our clear requirements for any proposed solutions. I hope we will soon see a reduction in insulin costs to ensure it is truly affordable for everyone, and that is what we will continue to push for. Read more
T1International’s Advocates Plan Canada Trip to “Birthplace of Insulin”
12 Jun 2019, 8:52 a.m. in #insulin4all USA, News & Statements by T1International
On Friday, June 28, T1International #insulin4all advocates from the United States, in partnership with Health Care Voter, will join in a Caravan to Canada to purchase insulin at a significantly lower cost on the other side of the border. Advocates from T1International’s Minnesota #insulin4all Chapter will gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota and begin their journey. From there, the Chapter will travel to Lansing, Michigan to join the Michigan #insulin4all Chapter, with advocates from numerous other #insulin4all Chapters joining the caravan along the way. 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
Reminder: Eli Lilly Has Been Exploiting T1Ds Since 1922
11 Apr 2019, 5:47 p.m. in #insulin4all USA by Audrey Farley
The “business of diabetes” did not spontaneously emerge mid-century. Corporate stakeholders found underhanded ways to profit from diabetic lives before most affected individuals had even obtained their first injection. And now that Congress is investigating insulin manufacturers, it is important to acknowledge the full scope of their involvement. Read more