I have never commented on a blog or web post, but this caught my attention. I was diagnosed with diabetes (type 1) when I was twelve. Type 1 diabetics don’t produce insulin at all, which requires us to take insulin injections 6-10 times a day.The treatment for this disease is very expensive and very messy (lots of bloody alcohol swabs and used needles). As it goes, I am 21 now and recently have been told that I have signs of protein in my urine, which Is an early sign of kidney failure. When I was told this my the doctors were so aloof. Almost to the point where I was convinced it wasn’t a big deal, that is until I did my own research. I was prescribed an ACE inhibitor (magic pill) and sent on my way. I am just writing to let you know that I agree with your post. My body is failing me, right before my eyes and without tons of costly medications, test strips, etc. I wouldn’t make it into next week. Our suffering is just a profit and it is about time for a change. It is people like you and me who can make a difference in this bs, we just have to take the first step.