Assist Taeryn in Securing Vital Insulin

My name is Taeryn, I'm 23years old and I am taking expired Insulin.

My pancreas stopped working when I was 5years old on Valentine's Day of 2006 (2/14/06). No one in my Family, besides my Bio Dad's Brother had Type 1 Diabetes. Other than him, he was the ONLY one to be known for being Type 1 Diabetic in the Family. Growing up, my Sister and I were told that it would skip our generation and more than likely go to our kids.

It didn't though, it got me instead.

Throughout my kid-teenage years, I was in and out of hospitals. Diabetic-Keytone-Acidosis (DKA), uncontrollable high or low blood sugars, mentalhealth, severe Flu, and something more life-threatening.. At the age of 15, I decided to attempt suicide. In my attempt, I stopped taking BOTH Insulins that I was taking at the time (Novolog & Lantus) and lasted it out for 2 1/2 - 3weeks. My Mom called an Ambulance for me from work, due to me screaming in pain and being extremely dehydrated, ghost pale, and my lips turning blue/purple. Long story short, I was rushed to the Hospital and in a Coma for 4 1/2 days. Doctors told my mom, I had no brain activity, but that did not stop her. My Mom stayed by my side, fed me meals throughout the day, even though I was not responsive. She'd help me chew my food and made sure it went down gently with some juice.

Still shocking to me to this day.. I woke up that night. Breathing, crying, but also happy and heartbroken. Heartbroken to see my Mom in tears, for her to know that she witnessed me attempt, but BEYOND happy that I didn't leave her.

Since that attempt, Life was still a rollercoaster for myself. I went through rough periods of time, deep depressive states, beat myself down, but overall- pushed through it and showed up.

I've been here for 23years, but I've been fighting to be alive for 18years. Type 1 Diabetes, is NOT something I asked for. It's not a challenge or obstacle I can overcome in Life, like other things.

BUT, it is something I CAN manage.

Never in the years of being Type 1 Diabetic, did I ever think I'd have to ask for help with Insulin, because I can't get what I need from the Healthcare System. I've tried going to Walmart, but their charging me $180 for just one of the pens (Vial for $90). I've applied to Medicade, Medicare, almost all Insurances in Georiga. They have replied back everytime with,

"You are not eligible because you do not meet our qualifications."

I have been taking 3years of expired Lantus & Humalog for the past 6months. Everyday, I'm waking up sick to my stomach. I don't have the motivation to cook for myself or eat most days now. I'm Dysphoric everyday. I'm constantly thinking about the things I'm not going to be able to do, if I don't find the ONE THING that can keep me alive and breathing another day.

I'm asking for ANY help that can be given! Advice, Tips, Anything!

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Anything GENUINELY helps!

I take Humalog & Lantus Pen Injections. I've been told to start Vials again because they're cheaper, but I'd like to wait till I can get back on the Pump, so I can use those properly again.