Unpopular opinion: To get ahead in the U.S. healthcare system, you have to lie to your doctor.

Let me explain—once you have good control over your diabetes and are making your own dosage decisions, you basically have to tell your doctor you're taking more insulin than you actually are. Why? Because otherwise, you'll always be running on the bare minimum supply, and any unexpected need could leave you screwed. This is how I’ve managed to finally have a surplus of insulin instead of constantly being at the mercy of the system.

This might not apply everywhere, but in the U.S., where insulin access is a nightmare, it's been a game-changer for me. Curious if others have done the same or found other workarounds.