Access to affordable insulin remains a challenge for people living with diabetes in the US, particularly those who struggle with insurance coverage or the cost of prescriptions.
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Nick Jonas, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13, has helped address this problem through
Beyond Type 1, the diabetes nonprofit he co-founded.
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Its GetInsulin programme connects people with financial assistance and savings options suited to their circumstances.
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According to the organisation’s 2025 Impact Report, the initiative created 8,400 personalised insulin-access plans during the year, with treatment costing almost always $35 a month or less.
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Nick Jonas’s insulin-access programme helps people find affordable treatment
Beyond Type 1 introduced GetInsulin in 2020 to help Americans find ways to obtain insulin when its price becomes difficult to manage.
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As explained in the organisation’s article, Nick Jonas launched an initiative to increase access to affordable insulin.
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Jonas joined forces with the nonprofit to develop a free online search tool that helps people identify available assistance.
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The initiative was designed around a practical problem.
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People who need insulin may find themselves facing high pharmacy bills, uncertain insurance coverage or difficulty identifying programmes that could reduce their expenses.
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Finding the right option can involve navigating different eligibility rules and application processes.
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GetInsulin aims to make that search simpler by bringing relevant information together.
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Instead of requiring users to investigate numerous programmes independently, the website asks for a few details and generates a personalised action plan.
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The original launch also involved collaboration with the NAACP and Feeding America, according to Beyond Type 1’s 2020 announcement.
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The initiative reflected an effort to make information about affordable insulin more accessible to people who might otherwise struggle to find support.
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The programme builds on Jonas’s personal experience with diabetes
Jonas’s involvement in diabetes advocacy is closely connected to his own diagnosis.
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Beyond Type 1’s official profile of the singer states that he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13.
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Alongside his career in music and acting, he has supported causes involving health, education, human rights and young people.
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Type 1 diabetes requires people to manage their condition with insulin.
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For those who depend on the medication, being unable to afford a prescription can create an immediate problem.
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Beyond Type 1’s announcement about the initiative described insulin access as a human rights issue.
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That approach places affordability at the centre of the discussion, recognising that people should be able to seek treatment without facing financial barriers that put their health at risk.
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The programme does not remove every obstacle associated with healthcare costs.
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Instead, it offers a way to identify existing assistance and understand which options may fit an individual's situation.
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What did Beyond Type 1 achieve with its insulin programme in 2025
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The organisation’s 2025 Impact Report highlights the scale of the programme’s work.
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During the year, GetInsulin helped generate 8,400 personalised action plans intended to improve access to insulin.
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Beyond Type 1 reported that the resulting options almost always made insulin available for $35 a month or less.
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The report also describes a change in how the initiative supports users.
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Beyond Type 1 introduced a new email journey for GetInsulin and expanded its media support, moving towards ongoing guidance rather than relying solely on one-time assistance.
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This distinction matters because a person’s financial or insurance circumstances can change.
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Someone who finds a suitable programme initially may still need information and support to maintain access over time.
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Continued guidance can help users revisit their options as their needs evolve.
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The figure of 8,400 represents personalised plans created, rather than a confirmed count of individual prescriptions filled or people who received insulin directly from the nonprofit.
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The organisation’s reported results demonstrate the reach of its information and referral service while distinguishing that work from the actual supply of medication.
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The impact report also places the programme within Beyond Type 1’s broader work during 2025, which included expanding its international activities and supporting the diabetes community through education and advocacy.
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The online tool matches users with assistance based on their needs
The Get Insulin programme page explains how the service works.
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Users answer questions about their location, insurance status, income and insulin prescription.
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The information helps the platform identify options that may be suitable for their circumstances.
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The service covers people with different insurance arrangements, including those who are uninsured, under-insured or insured but still facing unaffordable costs.
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It is available in English and Spanish and is intended for people living with diabetes in the US.
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