Episode 305 - Navigating the Future of Diabetes Advocacy with Shaina Kasper

In this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, Shaina Kasper, the newly
appointed executive director of T1 International, joins the podcast
to discuss the organization's ongoing and future initiatives.
Shaina elaborates on key topics such as the transition of
leadership, the global fight for affordable insulin, the role of
policy in diabetes advocacy, and why T1 International refuses
pharmaceutical funding. The conversation also touches on the impact
of climate disasters, conflict zones, and political actions on
insulin access. Additionally, Shaina emphasizes the importance of
community and patient-led research and how listeners can contribute
to the cause through surveys, petitions, and grassroots support.
The episode calls for voters to be informed about the implications
of policy changes and to participate actively in advocacy efforts
for systemic change. 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part One 00:16
Welcoming Shaina Kasper 01:48 Global Challenges and Human Rights
03:57 T1 International's Policy Focus 07:20 Personal Stories and
Advocacy 09:36 Survey and Research Initiatives 10:58 Policy
Priorities and Legislative Actions 14:22 Challenges in the
Pharmaceutical Industry 30:07 The Importance of Independent
Advocacy 35:41 Call to Action and Conclusion Resources: Public
Citizen Report: Mapping the Phrma Grant Universe T1 International -
How to Get Involved