Keywords
Insulin prices, shadow pricing, diabetes
Abstract
“How can I afford to stay alive?” My thoughts raced as I sat with the weight of the information that my endocrinologist had just given me. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the winter of 2022, and I suddenly realized I had been thrust into a world that was much more complicated than before. Not only did I need to manage my blood sugar to avoid lethal consequences, but I also realized how much it would cost for me to survive. While I knew that insulin prices were high, I didn’t fully grasp the extent of the problem until I became completely dependent on this life-saving medication. I realized that millions of people across the country face the same challenges as me and struggle to afford the insulin they need to survive.
Recommended Citation
Moss, Sean
(2024)
"Sticker Shock: Why Affordable Access to Insulin is Critical for Both Patients and Employers,"
Marriott Student Review: Vol. 7:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/marriottstudentreview/vol7/iss2/6
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