The United States’ Insulin Crisis
Whether you need insulin right now or want to lend your voice to the fight for affordable, consistent access to insulin in the US, start here.
Everyone with type 1 diabetes and many people with type 2 diabetes require daily insulin injections to live, but there is a unique crisis going on in the United States. People with diabetes are getting sick or dying from their inability to access insulin. Others are left making difficult decisions, cutting back on or “rationing” their insulin, taking extra jobs, crowdfunding, or forgoing paying bills in order to afford life-sustaining medication. High-quality, modern insulin must be available to people with diabetes regardless of employment or insurance status, across all demographics, without barriers and at an affordable and predictable price point.
Need help accessing insulin in the U.S.? Head to GetInsulin.org to create a customized access plan—find copay cards and assistance programs you may qualify for based on your location, types of insulin you use, income level and insurance coverage.
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Editor’s Note: People who take insulin require consistently affordable and predictable sources of insulin at all times. If you or...
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Editor’s Note: People who take insulin require consistently affordable and predictable sources of insulin at all times. If you or...
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Editor’s Note: Need help accessing insulin in the United States? Head to GetInsulin.org to create a customized access plan—find copay...
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