“We Just Want to Live Fully!” - Sick Residents of Latvia Gathered Near the Saeima

In this disease, the body does not produce insulin, and its precise dosage depends on the constantly changing level of glucose. Mistakes can lead to severe consequences — from coma to disability.

Currently, patients are forced to prick their fingers several times a day to monitor their sugar levels. However, modern solutions — glucose sensors and insulin pumps — allow for almost complete automation of the process and enable a full life.

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People suffering from type 1 diabetes and their loved ones gathered near the Saeima building. Currently, patients are forced to prick their fingers several times a day to monitor their sugar levels. However, modern solutions — glucose sensors and insulin pumps — allow for almost complete automation of the process and enable a full life. The main problem is the price: about 200–300 euros per month. The government only covers devices for limited groups — children, young people, pregnant women, and patients after transplantation. Others are left without support. According to the participants of the action, nearly 6000 people remain without funding, more than half of whom are of working age. The protesters insist: investments in technology will reduce complications and ultimately lower healthcare system costs.

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The main problem is the price: about 200–300 euros per month. The government only covers devices for limited groups — children, young people, pregnant women, and patients after transplantation. Others are left without support.

According to the participants of the action, nearly 6000 people remain without funding, more than half of whom are of working age. The protesters insist: investments in technology will reduce complications and ultimately lower healthcare system costs.

But will the authorities hear them?