When i think about it... I'm glad i got diabetes over someone that may live in say a third world country, or a country that doesn't provide health insurance, etc. Diabets is VERY expensive. My insulin pump alone cost about $6,500. Not to mention the boxes of expensive medical supplies that we receive every three or so months. Luckily health insurance covers pretty much everything. It's sad to think that there are some places in the world were people don't have access to insulin pumps, or even just insulin. Without this, diabetes is a terminal disease, yes it's entirely manageable when you have the right resources... but not everyone does.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
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It's also interesting to consider what you would have to do if your parents couldn't afford insurance. There are so many Americans that die from untreated illnesses (that can totally be treated) just because they can't afford to pay.
Hooray for Obama's public option!
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