Patient watches the calendar go by while still waiting for insulin: Who is responsible?
Noticias RCN accompanies patients who do not receive their medications on time. In Tunja, the case of a woman who does not have insulin and has not been given supplies to measure her blood sugar was known.
TL;DR
- Nizme Pérez, a patient in Tunja, has been waiting for insulin and glucose meter supplies since October and December, respectively.
- Her EPS, Famisanar, has not provided the necessary degludec insulin or compatible testing strips.
- Pérez has been forced to buy her medication and supplies due to the delays.
- The irregular insulin dosage puts her health at risk, potentially causing hyperglycemia, acute complications, and chronic issues.
- The article highlights the struggles of patients facing medication shortages.