GetInsulin.org - Insulin Access Tool

A new resource is now available! If you or someone you love is struggling to access insulin, try tapping into GetInsulin.org.

The need for insulin is not a choice. High insulin prices have forced many people with diabetes to make difficult, high-stakes decisions. While there has been help available, it has been difficult to navigate. GetInsulin.org is an easy place to start. This tool connects people to the options that match their unique circumstances, by getting urgent insulin support, building an insulin action plan, and exploring optional insulin resources.

GetInsulin.org is designed to be an immediate solution to connect people in the U.S. to available insulin access and affordability options, so no one goes without the insulin they need to live. This is a program of Beyond Type 1 with incredible support, including partners American Diabetes Association, Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, Endocrine Society, Feeding America, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, JDRF, NAACP, National Hispanic Medical Association and is funded by Lilly, Mylan, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi.

Read the full announcement from Beyond Type 1. 

Growing with Support – Diabetes & Mental Health

At this holiday time of year, stress and busyness can emphasize feelings and emotions and bring them to the surface more quickly. These are the times when support from a doctor, therapist, or support group pays off. Finding good mental health care that matches a patient’s needs and personal preferences can be a challenge.

Mental health is often forgotten in discussions about wellness for people with diabetes. Beyond Type 1 has pinpointed this need and put together an amazing resource about mental health for Type 1 diabetes patients. On a larger scale, Beyond Type 1 creates and funds a portfolio of programs, technologies and innovations that those living with Type 1 diabetes need to manage, live, and thrive. 

Providers

On the Mental Health page of the Beyond Type 1 site, you can share your positive experiences by suggesting a mental health provider, search for and find a provider, and access information to help your mental health provider understand the cross-section of diabetes and mental health. The T1D Guide for Mental Health Providers explains the various emotional impacts and potential mental health outcomes for those living with Type 1 diabetes.

Library of Mental Health Resources

In the Beyond Type 1 library, you can find articles with clinical information, including topics like:

·       Stress – Why and How You Should Reduce It

·       Diabetes Burnout

·       The Truth About Diabulimia

·       Depression and Its Relationship to Type 1

There are also almost 20 personal stories on the site about subjects including:

·       How to Survive a Health Crisis with Your Spirit Intact

·       Bouncing Back and Moving Forward – Diabetes Burnout

·       What Is Diabetes Distress?

·       Body Image and the Pitfalls of Perfectionism

·       The 5 Go-To Yoga Practices That Saved My Life

Check out this resource! It is a great collection of information tailored specifically for patients living with Type 1 diabetes.

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