TED: Why the price of insulin is a danger to diabetics | Brooke Bennett

The video discusses the personal and financial challenges of living with type 1 diabetes. It highlights the high costs of insulin and related supplies, the dangers of insulin rationing, and the emotional and physical toll of managing the disease. The speaker shares personal stories and emphasizes the need for affordable insulin, referencing the historical context of insulin's development.

What realization did the narrator have about the frosty while on the way to the hospital?

How does the narrator describe the financial burden of diabetes?

How does the narrator feel about the cost of insulin compared to its production cost?

What fears does the narrator express about aging off their parents' insurance?

Describe the experience of insulin rationing as mentioned in the text.

What was the story of Alex Smith and how did it relate to the costs of insulin?

What are some of the daily challenges faced by the narrator due to diabetes?

What does the narrator mean by 'the prices that I pay because I miss moments'?

What historical context does the narrator provide about the discovery of insulin?

In what ways does the narrator suggest that the current system for insulin access is flawed?