14:04 to skip to discussion on insulin price crisis.
The bottom line: Insulin is not affordable for diabetics living in the US. In 2021, 1.3 million Americans said that they ration their insulin. Insulin cost 9x more in the US than similar nations.
On this week's episode, Tini and I go in depth on the Insulin Price Crisis, resources to help diabetics in need, and what we can do.
Resources:
Mutual Aid Diabetes (supply share)
Embrace Foundation (supply share)
T1International
Insulin Initiative
How we can help:
Spread the word! Talk about it with friends/family/strangers.
Donate to nonprofits helping diabetics in need. Any of the ones listed above are great.
Call or email your representative.
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