The World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations, has just announced a pilot program aimed at increasing the supply of insulin worldwide …
Insulin & Other Injected Drugs
For many people with diabetes, medication is an important part of overall management. Learn about medication options and receive expert guidance on use.
Fiasp Insulin Approved for Pumps for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
PublishedThis rapid-acting insulin from Novo Nordisk has received expanded approval for adults in the United States… Read More “Fiasp Insulin Approved for Pumps for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes”
Strategies for Getting Affordable Insulin: Conference Presentation
PublishedAt the recent Cardiometabolic Health Conference, a professor outlined the top four ways to access insulin at a price that won’t break the bank… Read More “Strategies for Getting Affordable Insulin: Conference Presentation”
Illinois Lawmakers Propose Cap on Insulin Prices
PublishedLawmakers in Illinois have proposed a limit to out-of-pocket insulin costs, which would cap the price at $100 for a 30-day supply of the medicine… Read More “Illinois Lawmakers Propose Cap on Insulin Prices”
New Liver-Targeted Insulin Shows Promise for Type 1 Diabetes: Study
PublishedThe new insulin formulation is designed to act more like insulin does in the body of someone without diabetes… Read More “New Liver-Targeted Insulin Shows Promise for Type 1 Diabetes: Study”
Novo Nordisk to Offer Half-Price Generic Insulin in 2020
PublishedThe company will be the second drugmaker to offer generic versions of its own insulin in the United States… Read More “Novo Nordisk to Offer Half-Price Generic Insulin in 2020”
Senator Bernie Sanders in Canada to Lead Insulin Caravan
PublishedVermont Senator Bernie Sanders led an “insulin caravan” across the border to help people with type 1 diabetes purchase cheaper insulin in Canada… Read More “Senator Bernie Sanders in Canada to Lead Insulin Caravan”
Quarter of People in U.S. With Type 1 Diabetes Ration Insulin
PublishedA quarter of people with type 1 diabetes in the United States ration their insulin, according to a new survey from T1International… Read More “Quarter of People in U.S. With Type 1 Diabetes Ration Insulin”
Americans ‘Caravan’ to Canada for Cheaper Insulin
PublishedRecent news reports show one way people with diabetes are responding to the rising cost of the drug… Read More “Americans ‘Caravan’ to Canada for Cheaper Insulin”
FDA Approves Victoza for Children With Type 2
PublishedThe FDA has approved the injectable medicine Victoza (generic name liraglutide) for children 10 years old and up with type 2 diabetes… Read More “FDA Approves Victoza for Children With Type 2”
