The Issue

Insulin affordability in the U.S. has reached crisis levels. While insulin is essential for survival - without it, people with diabetes die within days - its price has skyrocketed by 1200% since 1996. Common insulins like Humalog, which launched at $21 per vial, now cost $275. People with diabetes often need 2-8 vials monthly, facing costs up to $2,400 per month just for insulin. This has led to one in four insulin users rationing their medication, risking severe complications including blindness, amputation, and kidney failure. The total cost burden is staggering - diabetes-related expenses reached $379.5 billion in 2021, with individuals spending around $9,600 annually on diabetes care, and some spending 40% of their income on insulin alone.

The Script

Hi, my name is [NAME], and I'm calling from [CITY] as your constituent. I'm calling about the urgent need to address insulin affordability.

[Personal story: Share your experience with insulin costs, whether you've had to ration insulin, struggled to afford it between jobs, or watched a family member struggle. Mention specific costs you've faced.]

It's unacceptable that insulin, which costs just $3-7 to manufacture, is being sold for hundreds of dollars per vial. One in four people with diabetes in the U.S. are forced to ration their insulin due to cost - putting their lives at risk to afford a medication they need to survive. This isn't a partisan issue - it's a matter of life and death.

This affects [NUMBER OF DIABETICS IN STATE] with diabetes that you represent in [STATE]. What specific actions will the Senator take to address insulin affordability? I look forward to hearing their stance on this critical issue.

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