In this episode, Elizabeth Pfiester joins Shireen to discuss insulin accessibility and advocacy. She also touches on the topics of diabetes supplies, medical care, and the Insulin for All movement.
Elizabeth Pfiester is the founder and executive director of T1International, a global diabetes advocacy organization with the vision to support those with type 1 and fighting for health rights. Since she was four years old, Elizabeth has been living with type 1 diabetes. She advocates that where you were born should not determine whether you live or die with diabetes.
“We know that we're stronger together and that the only way we're going to make changes is by coming together as a genuine global community.” - Elizabeth Pfiester
Question of the Day: What steps do you want to take to improve access to insulin for yourself and others around you?
In this episode you will learn:
Insulin and Health Rights Advocacy
Insulin Access in the US and Globally
T1International’s Mission
The Insulin for All Movement
Key notes:
0:00 Welcome with Shireen!
1:38 How Elizabeth Became Involved in Insulin Advocacy and founded T1International
5:00 Insulin Access in the US
6:39 Insulin Access Globally
7:23 Why is Insulin Difficult to Access?
10:54 T1International and Other Advocates for Insulin Access
13:35 The #InslinForAll Movement
16:53 Diabetes Care, Advocacy, and Insulin Access
17:58 Where Do We Go From Here?
19:39 Connect with Elizabeth!
20:01 This Week’s Question
20:35 Signing Off With Shireen!
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