tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post4947387924375552061..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: Insulin is #6.Merihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-53941328525419946672018-04-20T05:31:13.092-07:002018-04-20T05:31:13.092-07:00The other day, Elise and I were talking about what...The other day, Elise and I were talking about what she wanted to be when she grew up... when I heard her choices, all I could do was think, "but those jobs won't have health coverage. You need a job that will give you benefits." Of course I didn't say that, but it made me sad. And want to move back to Canada. How sickening that someone might not be able to pursue what they love to do because they might not be able to afford to keep themselves alive. <br /><br />I have more thoughts, but my filter is off right now because it's early, I'm tired, and I'm mad. So I'm going to shut up now.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030783893373288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-58944136685585358782018-04-19T09:22:47.765-07:002018-04-19T09:22:47.765-07:00Hi Meri, you have really put this into perspective...Hi Meri, you have really put this into perspective for me. I have two girls both type 1 and it scares me to death to think that one day they might not be able to afford this liquid gold. I'm often reminded that our govt is not looking out for their people but there deep pockets. This makes me so sick to my stomach. I pray this country gets straight and these pharma stop gauging the american people.Linda V - Jookeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466706517282624510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-39772395982586923132018-04-18T23:08:56.058-07:002018-04-18T23:08:56.058-07:00Not only children. Those precious children grow up...Not only children. Those precious children grow up into adults, and their need for insulin doesn't go away. And then there are the people diagnosed in adulthood, who outnumber those diagnosed during childhood. We ALL need that precious liquid. And yes, we need to beat our pots, but we also need the organizations that claim to represent us and care for us (ADA, JDRF, AADE, and many smaller ones) to step up to the plate and advocate for us. Of course we want a cure, but what good will it do us if we're already dead or severely disabled from lack of insulin? Insulin access needs to be priority number ONE!!<br />Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909597803703850020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-6440910444507709322018-04-18T14:00:14.668-07:002018-04-18T14:00:14.668-07:00Meri, You are so right. Unfortunately I feel like ...Meri, You are so right. Unfortunately I feel like this country is so FUBAR that there is no fixing it. The government is so far into the pockets of the pharmaceutical companies, the NRA, the hospitals... they are never going to do whats right or whats best for the greater good if they have to sacrifice their big dollar incentives... even if it means children die. Its gross. This is why my family is moving to New Zealand in December. We lived in Australia before (when our son was diagnosed) and we know that there is a completely different world beyond the borders of the US as far as medical care and medicine costs.. a far BETTER world. I hate to say it but I have given up on this country and I cannot wait to be gone.. I know this doesn't help, so I apologize for that. Keep on doing your thing.. you are a light in this sea of swelly brains.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com