The JDRF Young Leadership Committee (YLC) will be collecting supplies at the Houston One Walk for Insulin For Life. Insulin For Life collects in-date & unneeded insulin, test strips, as well as other diabetes supplies, and ships them to areas that have been hurt by disaster or to developing countries in need. They are then distributed, free of charge, to children and adults with diabetes who otherwise would go without these lifesaving medications. Insulin For Life was an influential part of our recovery after Harvey.

The following supplies will be accepted. Please keep in mind, insulin is what is needed the most. All items must have an expiration date of February 1^st or later.

Insulin Vials – Regardless of its form, insulin is a life saving medication for those with diabetes. New, unopened, refrigerator maintained insulin of any type or brand with three (3) months to use-by-date.

Insulin Pens – Insulin pens offer a number of advantages over standard insulin. New, unopened pre-filled insulin pens of any type or brand with at least three (3) months to use-by-date.

Insulin Cartridges – Insulin filled cartridges can be used in a reusable insulin delivery device. New, unopened, refrigerator maintained insulin of any type or brand with three (3) months to use-by-date.

A1C Test Kits – A helpful tool when lab testing is not an option. New, unopened with three (3) months left until use-by date.

KetoStix – Ketostix provide a fast, convenient way of testing urine for the presence and concentration of Ketones. New, unopened with three (3) months left until use-by date.

Glucagon – An injectable form of glucagon is vital first aid in cases of severe hypoglycemia. New, unopened glucagon with three (3) months to use-by date.

Glucose Meters – Alongside of helping patients receive insulin, IFL USA tries to help individuals manage their diabetes better. Unused glucose meters that are less than 1 year old.

Glucose Strips – So tiny and disposable, yet so valuable for the person with diabetes; this, for the purpose of improving ones care and disease management. Unused glucose test strips with three (3) months to use-by date.

Lancing Devices – Lancing devices can offer greater comfort and greater control, by allowing the user to choose the most comfortable depth setting. We accept all brands and types of lancing devices. Please be sure to remove used lancets before sending.

Syringes – When syringes are difficult to obtain one can be tempted to use them until their dullness makes injections quite uncomfortable. We accept .3, .5 and 1 mL size syringes in new unopened sealed packages.

Pen Needles – Pen needles are used in conjunction with insulin pens to administer insulin. Any brand of pen needle which can be utilized with insulin pens.

Lancets – Lancets are a necessary component for determining a person’s blood glucose level. Any type or brand of lancet with three (3) months to use-by date.

When bringing insulin to the walk please keep as refrigerated as possible. If you don’t have access to either a Styrofoam cooler or insulated bag there is an alternative. We recommend placing the insulin in a zip closure bag, then wrap the bagged insulin and gel pack together inside a sheet of bubble wrap to insulate the items from heat.