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“Insulin…I’m getting it for so cheap, it’s like water”
Donald Trump

About Us

Despite multiple outcries and passionate discussions, the cost of insulin is nowhere near as affordable as it should be for patients whose lives are critically dependent on this medication. It is estimated that more than eight million Americans depend on insulin, a life-saving medicine, to treat their diabetes. A staggering statistic shows that insulin costs nearly $6,000 annually per person, and accounts for roughly 20% of the direct medical costs of diabetes. When given those numbers, it is easy to see why many Americans face a dire choice of either sacrificing a life-saving medicine or keeping the money needed to survive. This leads to tragedies related to rationing insulin or skipping insulin administrations all together. Insulin Like Water is a space dedicated to raising insulin cost-awareness, supporting the cause, and sharing experiences about the cost of this essential medicine. The goal is to make insulin affordable for everyone!

“I am 35 years old, and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of six. I didn’t realize that one day, I would struggle to pay for the insulin that I need. I didn’t realize how fortunate I was as a child on my parents’ healthcare, which at that time, covered much of the cost of my insulin. As I grew up, I had to purchase my own insurance plan. No one wanted to cover me. I now have a job with a company that has limited prescription coverage benefits. My monthly insulin costs exceed $500.”

– Deborah B.

“I have type 2 diabetes. I’m so thankful for the endocrinology practice that I get my care from. If not for them, there is absolutely no way I would have been able to afford insulin. I’m 67 years old, and I’m on Medicare. Medicare only covers a portion of my insulin, and once I meet the “donut-hole” I have to pay an even larger portion. I rely on my social security to pay my bills, so money is not something that I have in excess. The social-security benefit is insufficient to cover my rent, food, and insulin. Luckily, my endocrinologist provides me with insulin samples when I can’t make ends meet.”

– Andrew T.

“I’m a recent college graduate who majored in theatre, and during the pandemic, no one seems to be hiring. I have just recently managed to land my first job as a barista. I do not currently have insurance. My parents are helping me pay for my insulin when they can. My insulin is costing me $454, and I do not have the income to support that. Sometimes I have been forced to take less than I need so that I can ration my insulin to last me until I can afford the next prescription.”

– Ashley H.