T1International

Heather joined T1International's Board of Trustees as Treasurer in 2020 and has been a fundamental part of ensuring we adhere to the highest standard of financial transparency and best practices. As her term comes to an end, we are so grateful for all the time and expertise she has devoted to T1International's staff, board, and mission.

From Rio de Janeiro to Pakistan to Kenya, the barriers change, the prices change, the health systems change, but the core problem does not. People who need insulin to survive are being priced out, left out, and left behind. Meet Juliana, T1International Research Fellow and engineer, one of thirteen women from seven countries leading our survey team this year. Every gift is matched dollar for dollar until May 31st to support our research and advocacy. https://buff.ly/GP54eSK

One in three people who relies on insulin to survive rations it. Not by choice, but because they have no other option. Meet Research Fellow Iqra, one of thirteen women from seven countries conducting our sixth Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Rationing Survey, and learn how your gift, doubled until May 31st, helps change this reality. And if you’re living with diabetes be sure to fill out our survey when it launches next month- we need your voice to make sure we have the most complete story of insulin access around the world, as people are experiencing right now. Swipe to read Iqra’s story. Learn more and donate: https://buff.ly/GP54eSK

105 years ago today, insulin was discovered and millions of lives became possible. Today, one in three people who rely on insulin to survive still ration it. It is not a supply problem. It is a justice problem. Tomorrow we kick off our spring fundraiser to support the patient-led research and advocacy changing that. Learn more at https://buff.ly/GP54eSK

So many people find us and realize for the first time: what I've been doing has a name. It's called rationing.

According to our 2024 Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Rationing survey, 1 in 3 people are rationing their insulin.

Our community is fighting to change this reality, because we believe that everyone deserves accessible and affordable insulin and diabetes supplies.