Question:
From Vermillion, South Dakota, USA:
I am a 24 year old college student diagnosed with IDDM at the age of 15. I
live on a very fixed income and can not afford medical insurance. I'd like
to be able to better manage my diabetes (hopefully with a team approach)
but find it hard just paying for insulin and syringes. I was wondering if
you could give me any suggestions or point me to some resources that could
provide me with some help so that I can better control my diabetes. From
what I have been able to find in past questions it seems pretty bleak.
Answer:
You might want to start with your local chapter of the American Diabetes
Association. Also, call 1-800-TEAM UP 4 (this number, sponsored by
the American Association of Diabetes Educators, can put you in touch
with a diabetes educator in your area). Maybe one of them might know of
free classes or a clinic that could help you on a limited budget. Also,
check with the Financial Aid office at your college. Maybe there's some
scholarship that is geared toward a college student with diabetes. A
similar scholarship that a student I know had, had helped with medical
expenses, medication, tuition and books.
JW
Original posting 17 Jun 1998
Posted to Social Issues: Insurance/Costs
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