We’re talking about the skyrocketing cost of insulin on Diabetes Late Nite with music from Destiny’s Child courtesy of SONY Music.

With song lyrics like: “Can you pay my bills, Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills, If you did then maybe we could chill, I don’t think you do, So, you and me are through”, Destiny’s Child underscores how many people in the diabetes community feel about big pharma and insurance companies.

According to reports the list price of insulin has nearly tripled since 2002 and the average price of insulin has increased by 64 percent since January 2014. People blame big pharma, pharmacies, health plans, and employers for the cost. We’re talking the experts about who or what do you feel is behind the skyrocketing cost of insulin.

T1International is an advocacy organization aimed at helping people with type 1 diabetes worldwide overcome problems of access to affordable insulin supplies.

“Our advocates are truly fighting for their lives and their dignity. It’s as grass roots as you can get, and it has grown naturally,” says T1International founder, Elizabeth Pfiester.

We will be spotlighting music from Destiny’s Child. It’s the 20th Anniversary of their second studio album, Writings on the Wall throughout the broadcast. The breakout album featured mega-hits like “Say My Name,” “Bills, Bills, Bills,” and “Jumpin’, Jumpin’.”

Essence magazine referred to the album as a masterpiece of Black femininity, women empowerment, and honestly just a banger that still gives us nostalgic feels.

Guests include T1International‘s US Advocacy Manager Alison Bailey, Mary Ann Hodorowicz RD, MBA, CDE and Patricia Addie-Gentle. 

Diabetes Late Nite is a fast-paced, full-filled hour of diabetes education and wellness advice that encourages listeners to “laugh a little, learn a lot’. 

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