Lack of access to diabetes supplies and education is a serious issue that we often talk about in regards to developing countries. But the fact of the matter is that it’s also a huge problem here in the U.S. This month’s DSMA (Diabetes Social Media) carnival topic aims to tackle the issue with this question:
Let’s discuss the lack of diabetes education, supplies and insulin for PWDs living here and in other countries. What can…
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Post-worthy? Apparently I think so. I just caught this partial quote from American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox (who’s in the Top 2 now – I wrote about her here), on why people should vote for her:
{excerpted from USAToday’s Idol Chatter Blog}
“I need lots of money to give to charities and to start my foundation for juvenile diabetes. It’s not for research. It’s for taking care of issues now. …
My goal is to…
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I realize there are a lot of folks out there struggling to pay for the basic supplies and medications they need to care for their diabetes. The high cost is one of the shittiest things about having this shitty disease, if you’ll excuse my candor.
I’m amazed at how many people on the new community write to say they don’t have adequate health insurance — or any coverage at all — can’t afford what they…
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