Caylan Fazio

person w/ diabetes | activist yoga teacher (power, chair, mindful meditation)

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

@litpancreas My legs were less accurate overnight (although that might have improved with the newer CGMs). And not good when I was running multiple times a week. Arms are the best spots for me, but I really want leg spots. It's definitely worth trying out for yourself. Everyone is different.

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

The diabetes dream-team on this Jacobin article!! Great work on this @Annalisavdb and Robin Cressman, featuring quotes from @NSmithholt12, @Kidfears99, and amazing art from @miss__diabetes

And the article killed 🔥
https://t.co/FahVMmryUT

[Miss Diabetes @miss__diabetes]

“Remember that the orgs exist because of us, we don’t need to ‘live beyond’ our disease. People with diabetes are already a force to be reckoned with, and if we unite, amazing things can happen.”

Love this quote by #insulin4all advocate Lauren Tripp, posted by @Annalisavdb 💙

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

Give the people weed and insulin!

JK... these bills don't necessarily guarantee access to either of these substances, but it is a catchy slogan. #readthefineprint

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

Thank you for your attention to the high cost of insulin. Especially for us young people, imagine all the capacity we could have when we're not being extorted and price gouged out of our rent, college funds, and lives. This is step one! I hope there's more to come from the dems

[Archive: Congressman Tim Ryan @RepTimRyan]

When I cast my vote today to cap the price of insulin at $35, I'll be thinking about every American living with diabetes who's ever had to ration this lifesaving medication because of Big Pharma's greed.

Democrats are getting this done for you.

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

@Jandelliott Also how menstrual cycles affect management. This is my biggest criticism of the Medtronic system - their "automode" does not allow for dramatic changes in basal insulin needs. In one day I need double my standard basal. Automode can't accommodate that at all. boooooo

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

@Jandelliott The intersection of so many gender inequality issues and how they create more disparities for women&girls with diabetes - like job opportunities where health insurance relies on employment and wages b/c the high cost of care. AND polycystic ovarian syndrome and it's affect on t2d

[James Elliott @Jandelliott]

Hello friends. What issues facing women and girls living with diabetes need more attention at the global level? No wrong answers #insulin4all #diabetes #NCDs #globalhealth

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

Do diabetics attract each other? I was at an auto parts store, only the second week with my pump back on, and the worker flashed me his medtronic lol

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

Insulin is only as accessible as it is affordable.

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

What a relevant article from @OhioCapJournal on the high cost of insulin. HB 37, closes the loophole for emergency refills by mandating insurance to cover the costs AS IF prescribed by a physician.
Thanks for the heads up on this @Poements
https://t.co/t6nhAyneni

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

Action alert! Call Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman's office at 614-466-7584
"Hello my name is ___ and I am calling to ask Senate President Matt Huffman to put House Bill 37, regarding emergency prescription refills, on the Senate agenda for this Wednesday the 9th"
#insulin4all

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

Action alert! Call Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman's office at 614-466-7584
"Hello my name is ___ and I am calling to ask Senate President Matt Huffman to put House Bill 37, regarding emergency prescription refills, on the Senate agenda for this Wednesday the 9th"
#insulin4all

[Miss Diabetes @miss__diabetes]

Anyone in or near Boston that has H*malog/Lispro? I have a T1D that desperately needs some! Please DM me. 💙
#mutualaiddiabetes #insulin4all

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

Ohio's Senate Health Committee will be holding the 4th Hearing of the expanded Kevin's Law, HB 37, this Wednesday the 26th. Hoping to see this cross the finish line soon!

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

"While patients don’t typically pay the list price of a medication at the pharmacy, these prices are a powerful indicator of drug pricing trends. List prices trickle down to all consumers in the form of higher cash prices, insurance premiums, and/or copayments."

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

List price affects everyone in one way or another.
https://t.co/vtwXFdsg9O

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

From Ohio's Mindi Patterson. Thanks for your advocacy!

@OHinsulin4all

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

@wallflower_mads omg, just vibes got me XD

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

Just about 6 years ago the first Kevin's Law became law in Ohio. Today we're still waiting to see the insurance mandate of HB 37 pass through the Senate Health Committee. Hoping for this final push in the new year!
#insulin4all @OHinsulin4all

[Caylan Fazio @CaylanFazio]

Diabetes WRAPPED of 2021
2760 blood sugar checks. So 2760 finger stabs and over 2760 test strips. RIP to all the failed test strips 🙏
Lows: a life-time record low of 25
Highs: 547 but second-check was 369. So in second place, 503
Happy Holidays and #insulin4all!!!