All the fears and worries we face as people managing #T1D on a daily basis? They're TOTALLY NORMAL. There's nothing wrong with you if you're feeling the mental burden of diabetes. And there's a name for it - diabetes distress. https://t.co/9pFuKZZ4gL
A missed diagnosis of #Type1diabetes can be fatal. But it doesn’t have to be. We have an awareness problem.
This #WorldDiabetesDay, share this video. It could save a life.
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Circle today’s date on your calendars to mark #WorldDiabetesDay! For those in the community, we know this is every day for you. That is why we're dedicated to each & every one of you and to working to make your journey better through relentless innovation & community 🚹▶️⬆️⬇️💙
The diabetes community is strong, but the misinformation and misconceptions from the outside world are strong too. Let's work together to change that this #DiabetesAwarenessMonth. Share a fact, pass it on! #november
How government and policies (and elections) directly affect our health:
Since Trump took office, the number of uninsured Americans has gone up by 7 million (after a steep decline from the ACA)
Take a look at this graph!
#healthcare
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ICYMI - a bipartisan Senate bill introduced last week is designed to cut the price of insulin by up to 75%... latest policy effort to curb the skyrocketing $ of insulin in USA in response to strong + growing #insulin4all patient advocacy movement https://t.co/kf4aXge9tB
Latest in drug pricing news -- today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a new action plan outlining two potential pathways for importing some prescription drugs to the U.S. https://t.co/kzL3ZTPpzS #drugpricing#insulin4all
FDA APPROVES NASAL GLUCAGON -- "Baqsimi", developed by @LillyDiabetes, is the first non-injectable glucagon therapy for severe low blood sugar. Coverage: https://t.co/tCQ2LZ1UQI
Public health campaigns built on shame + fear perpetuate the idea that patients are to blame for their illness. This makes education abt Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes an uphill battle + spreads misinformation about ALL types of #diabetes. 👇 @GetHealthyPHL
Thank you to @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorCollins, @SenatorCarper, & @SenKevinCramer for introducing the Insulin Price Reduction Act, which would treat insulin like the life-saving drug that it is, making it more affordable all year round: https://t.co/7h3jC0zj1k