Screenshot of Instagram post of member holding diabetes supplies at a pharmacy with two pharmacists on the left side. Caption on the right side reads "Diabetes refers to a group of diseases caused by how your body uses blood sugar. It is a very intense disease and, according to the CDC. 34.2 million people in the United States has diabetes- around 10% of the population. The Chapter visited a local pharmacy where Pharmacist Kim and Pharmacy Technician Ayesha both urged everyone to please stay safe during this pandemic and asked the Chapter to share general information about diabetes supplies to help with community awareness. They discussed common struggles that patients with diabetes face from manufacturer variations of supplies to insurance coverage issues."

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