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In reply to the discussion: My world changed forever yesterday. [View all]bluethruandthru
(3,918 posts)discrimination that has life or death consequences. My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 10 and I lived in fear that she would end up without coverage when she graduated from college. Thank goodness for the ACA which happened just in time for her to stay on our coverage when she finished school. She then got a job and now has her own coverage. She's now 24 and I'm very grateful that she's never had any serious complications from her disease. Diabetes...especially Type 1, is a very expensive disease. Supplies, insulin, tests and regular check ups cost a lot...even with "good" insurance. But, for those without coverage who can't afford to keep their disease under control, the costs are much higher as uncontrolled diabetes takes its toll on every part of the body.
I still remember seeing the movie "Sicko" when it was first released and thinking how totally different life would be if none of us ever had to worry about health 'insurance'. I'm still a huge proponent of single payer health care and I was sorely disappointed that so little ground was gained with the ACA...but...it was a step in the right direction and we cannot allow the republicans (and traitor democrats) to take away these gains!
I'll keep your family in my prayers. You have a tough road ahead with your daughter's diabetes...but it is manageable and hopefully one day soon there will be a cure!