Need insulin, medical supplies
Donation protected
#insulin4all. #AlecRaeshawnSmith I have recently lost insurance through the state, and I am in need of assistance to purchase my insulin, testing supplies, and syringes.
While I was only diagnosed two years ago, I continue to persevere. The last few months I have been focusing on my health, and creating opportunities for my future. I currently have a job as a temp, and am waiting for my review to become permanent. Unfortunately that isnt till next month. Still a lot could happen if I don't obtain my daily prescriptions before this opportunity can arise. I have attempted routes of prescription coupons through apps, manufacturers, and have applied for even a passport to I can travel to purchase low cost insulin. All of these routes of action still show high out of pocket cost to me or require time and patience. Two valuable variables that I cannot afford because. I need insulin now
I have about a week left of insulin and test strips, but I'm already rationing in hopes my insulin wont go bad before I can pay for these prescriptions. They are expensive and factor to my cost of living in an already costly community . I am still new to diabetes, unfortunately have no hypoglycemia awareness. What this means is that when my body is in a medical emergency of needing food. Which why I have to test my blood over 10 times a day. My doctor had me on a CGM, continuous glucose meter, to alert me when I'm low. Funds that I'm asking for are for my primary day to day. So that I may be able to test my glucose levels, and treat myself with the appropriate dosage of insulin.
Thank you for reading my story. In my picture is my nephew, and we are dia-buddies. He was diagnosed five years before me, and we've learned a lot about self-management together. Most importantly that we can do, and EAT what everyone else can, we just need insulin. Even if you can't donate, please share my story. I have faith that help will be offered where it can be. Thank you once again
While I was only diagnosed two years ago, I continue to persevere. The last few months I have been focusing on my health, and creating opportunities for my future. I currently have a job as a temp, and am waiting for my review to become permanent. Unfortunately that isnt till next month. Still a lot could happen if I don't obtain my daily prescriptions before this opportunity can arise. I have attempted routes of prescription coupons through apps, manufacturers, and have applied for even a passport to I can travel to purchase low cost insulin. All of these routes of action still show high out of pocket cost to me or require time and patience. Two valuable variables that I cannot afford because. I need insulin now
I have about a week left of insulin and test strips, but I'm already rationing in hopes my insulin wont go bad before I can pay for these prescriptions. They are expensive and factor to my cost of living in an already costly community . I am still new to diabetes, unfortunately have no hypoglycemia awareness. What this means is that when my body is in a medical emergency of needing food. Which why I have to test my blood over 10 times a day. My doctor had me on a CGM, continuous glucose meter, to alert me when I'm low. Funds that I'm asking for are for my primary day to day. So that I may be able to test my glucose levels, and treat myself with the appropriate dosage of insulin.
Thank you for reading my story. In my picture is my nephew, and we are dia-buddies. He was diagnosed five years before me, and we've learned a lot about self-management together. Most importantly that we can do, and EAT what everyone else can, we just need insulin. Even if you can't donate, please share my story. I have faith that help will be offered where it can be. Thank you once again
Organizer
Muriel Chappell
Organizer
Everett, WA
