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Thrivabetic: Thriving with Diabetes
Why does your blood sugar have to spike to 300 after sitting at 50 for what felt like an eternity? And why are people still asking if you ate too much sugar when you were diagnosed? Is it really possible to thrive with such a physically and mentally draining disease? Kate, a 27 year old with Type 1 Diabetes since 10 years old, discusses her highs and lows living with a chronic illness. Along with this, she sits down with a variety of guests that give insight on topics such as mental health, traveling, exercise, diet, and life's big moments with diabetes.
Thrivabetic: Thriving with Diabetes
#33 The Insulin Price Crisis and How We Can Help with Tini (@ragebolusbabe)
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.
Connect with Tini on instagram and Tiktok @ragebolusbabe. Help the cause and buy a Rage Bolus Babe sweatshirt here!