Posted on Sep 2, 2018
Insulin's High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing
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Diabetic ketoacidosis is a terrible way to die. It's what happens when you don't have enough insulin. Your blood sugar gets so high that your blood becomes highly acidic, your cells dehydrate, and your body stops functioning. Diabetic ketoacidosis is how Nicole Smith-Holt lost her son. Three days before his payday. Because he couldn't afford his insulin.
Insulin's High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing
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There is another brand of insulin that is significantly less expensive. People need to talk with their physicians. There are ways to reduce the cost
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Donna Brickey
Lt Col Charlie Brown 1SG Carl McAndrews PO1 William "Chip" Nagel COL Mikel J. Burroughs I am always sad to hear when someone needs medicine and is not aware of all their options. Some insulins are longer acting, but expensive, while others have to be used more often, but are affordable. That being said, for some people their overall expenses exceed their income. It is so hard to ask for help, but please know that medicine companies have special programs that allow them to provide free medicine to those who cannot afford it. The bad news is that it requires paperwork and that the patient ask their physician if there is a patient support program for the medicine they need. I also would hope that vet hospitals and even churches could help with these situations but...so sorry to hear about Nicole's son. Praying for peace.....
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