Yes, an astounding 50-Year celebration with the few people that have lived courageously and successfully with diabetes. By ‘few,’ I mean approximately 6,153 since 1970. 1970. Phew. That’s six thousand, one hundred and fifty three individual characters in 50 years. Absolutely awesome! … Continue reading
TODAY! March 27, 2019… “#KNOWSURVIVETHRIVE…KNOW the facts, SURVIVE the impact, THRIVE live the life! THIS WEDNESDAY General Richard Roth will present #Senate Bill 138 at the State Capitol. #BretMichaels will be testifying as to why #SB138 is crucial in raising awareness … Continue reading
Do You or Your Travel Partner Suffer From Diabetes? Here’s What You Need to Know When Traveling Domestically March 8, 2019 by Brett Holzhauer with www.diabetesforecast.org. Diabetes currently affects 30.3 million Americans. That’s nearly one in ten! The odds that either … Continue reading
The last 25 years of my life, I have had to use a BASAL/24 Hour Long Acting Insulin along with a before Meal-Time/Fast Acting Insulin. This is most, but not inherently, due to wearing an insulin pump. The 35 years … Continue reading
Posted on facebook February 15, 2019, “Judge Denies Insulin Makers’ Motion to Dismiss Class-Action Lawsuit Regarding Skyrocketing Insulin Prices,” this article is definitely worthy here at Buckroth’s Blog. “Attorney representing individuals living with diabetes against the pharma defendants says judge’s opinion … Continue reading
Let me explain…. My Diabetic Soul – An Autobiography copyright 2010, remains a good read for those of you that have a copy. As it was originally published through an Indie Publisher, typos in this original version had not been … Continue reading
“Half of the estimated 100 million people worldwide who need insulin do not have reliable, affordable access to the medication that keeps them alive. The three largest manufacturers of insulin — Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi — control 96% … Continue reading
Jan 14, 2019, 8:45 PM (3 days ago) The eye doctor looked at my chart, then looked at me. My right eye was bloodshot, red as red can be. Like a vampire’s eyes. She placed the chart on the desk … Continue reading
Jan 9, 2019 Press Release WASHINGTON —Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced H.R.366, the Insulin Access for All Act of 2019. This bill, cosponsored by 33 members of the House Democratic Caucus, eliminates the cost sharing requirement under Medicare and … Continue reading
“You think English is easy? Check out the following: “The bandage was wound around the wound. “The farm was cultivated to produce produce. The dump was so full that the workers had to refuse more refuse. “We must polish the … Continue reading