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Mila Clarke shared her personal experiences as a Black woman living with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults and the challenges she faces within the American healthcare system.0
Despite having good healthcare coverage, she encounters difficulties obtaining necessary medical devices and filling prescriptions due to sudden coverage issues and the need for prior authorizations.
Mila's account highlights the complexities and barriers that individuals with chronic illnesses often face when navigating the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for improved accessibility and understanding of patients' needs.
She calls for a patient-centric system that prioritizes patient well-being over corporate interests and invites listeners to engage in a lively debate while promoting her podcast and encouraging support for her work.