Living with Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic autoimmune illness. For some, the pancreas is producing insulin to a degree, and can be controlled by diet and pills. I was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic forty-five years ago. (seems like most of my life) The pancreas no longer produces insulin for those who are type 1, and require insulin injections or pump infusions of insulin to live. I am writing today to bring an awareness of the struggle those who are diabetic go through daily to control their illness and many to financially afford to do so. There are parents of children with diabetes, who battle each day for their child who lives with type 1 diabetes. I have been blessed with an excellent care team and a loving family. I have always been able to acquire the supplies needed to control my illness. Although there have been times because of authorizations needed by insurance companies and distribution centers, when I was within days of running out of insulin and supplies needed. These times are very stressful and frightening. There are many people who suffer from diabetes that live this nightmare of getting insulin and supplies continually.

Healthcare for all is a justice issue. Those like me, need . . .