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● Cover Story / Healthcare / Every Bit Texas Filed October 25, 2026

Insulin

When I was 28 I almost died. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. When I picked up my first insulin prescription it cost me $684. I couldn't afford that. Most Texans can't either.

Insulin
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When I was 28 I almost died. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. When I picked up my first insulin prescription it cost me $684. I couldn't afford that. Most Texans can't either.

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