"Diabetes Patient Relies on Social Media for Insulin Access"
Gwen Edwards, a type 1 diabetes patient from Anglesey, had to turn to social media to find insulin due to a shortage of her usual medication, Fiasp FlexTouch. Despite a shortage notice sent to surgeries and pharmacies in Wales, she was not informed and struggled to find insulin at local chemists. She is now calling for better communication and awareness about essential medication shortages. The Welsh government and health board stated that they do not routinely inform patients directly about such shortages, relying on healthcare professionals to manage the situation.