Volunteer advocates working together
(with support from @t1international)
for #insulin4all. We advocate for
transparency & lower cost of insulin in
GA.
“Big pharma can offer patient assistance programs... but these are all half measures and public relations gambits. And they do nothing to address the structural problem of the high cost of insulin.” Dr. AJ Sinha, a physician in at the 2022 #insulin4all rally in Indianapolis.
Here in GA, we all know it’s Election Day. Your vote truly matters and can pave the way for #insulin4all and others.
More info here - https://t.co/4SipqlOBhX
Welcoming Alina (@AlinaBills) back as our GA Chapter Leader!
Alina’s committed to #insulin4all and creating legislative change.
If Alina isn’t advocating, she’s volunteering at @campkudzu, doing a triathlon, or studying for her MBA at @EmoryUniversity!
Insulin is a Right for Incarcerated People with Diabetes - read more on our blog: https://t.co/i3onhz8SR9. #insulin4all CONTENT WARNING: this post contains references to people dying due to lack of insulin, including links to footage that some people may find distressing.
"We know this battle might not be over, but it’s clearer than ever that the protection the Alec Smith Act offers to patients who are being exploited by Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi must be a primary concern for the courts going forward." Read more: https://t.co/pWsZZL4U2u
The CEO at Eli Lilly received a pay package of $23.7 million in 2020, an increase of 11% from 2019, as the company made beyond its revenue target for the year. This is in the face of people dying all over the globe due to the high cost of insulin: https://t.co/snMYOD7uRc
COVID VACCINE UPDATE: On Monday 3/15, people with diabetes (and anyone 18+) immune compromised can receive the vaccine.
Find more info here - https://t.co/Z9Mpy5kfAu
COVID VACCINE UPDATE:
Beginning Monday 3/8, parents/caretakers of children living with diabetes can get vaccinated. No note needed.
Learn more here - https://t.co/mm3ea6kEp6
thanks to all who have submitted testimonies for GA HB 73 and SB 181.
it’s appalling that our healthcare system forces individuals to ration insulin, pay absurd amounts, and make absurd sacrifices just to access a medicine they will die without. #insulin4all
GA House Bill 73 - a bill introduced to reduce the cost of insulin + bring transparency to drug pricing - will be heard by the Insurance Life & Health Subcommittee today (Tue 2/23) at 1PM.
Watch here - https://t.co/5VA7juent4
@CarolynFHugley@t1international
We won't stop until #insulin4all is a reality for all who rely on it to survive. Who's with us? Find out more about how you can join the movement here: https://t.co/GeJNTEUcKM.
Calling all Georgia advocates - have you (or someone you know/love) ever had to ration insulin because they couldn’t afford it?
Let us know by messaging us. Legislators are seeking insulin affordability stories to support an insulin copay cap bill (GA SB 181).
What amazing work from Ohio's own Communities of Color Outreach Leader, @TeachableTracy! Have you read her article about the Dexcom G6 Superbowl Commercial? WOW! We are so proud to have her on our team!
literally what goes through the minds of people in diabetes facebook groups. “no one is owed insulin” dude your pancreas does not work how are you gonna say insulin is NOT a human right