Our thoughts are with those in our community who are coping with the effects of a hurricane. We hope that you are safe and and have access to the diabetes supplies you need.
As part of our emergency response, JDRF is working with a number of diabetes organizations, most notably the American Diabetes Association and Insulin for Life USA. Insulin for Life is an organization that delivers insulin and testing supplies to people in need.
How to Help
If you would like to support this effort, you can donate diabetes supplies to Insulin for Life.
Resources
For those of you who need assistance, there are resources to help.
Red Cross Shelters
For those who are in need of replacement supplies, contact the customer care team at 800-591-3455. Local representatives in the affected areas will also have additional supplies.
For those in urgent need who cannot access medicines through normal channels, please contact the Lilly call center at 1-800-Lilly-RX. Lilly is working with officials and Direct Relief International to distribute insulin and other medicines to victims who can’t get to pharmacies. Additionally, Lilly offers a product disaster replacement program for those whose insurance plans do not include a “disaster override” that can replace destroyed insulin. This program will offer a 30-day supply at no charge.
If you are facing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.