Increasing Insulin Supply and Lowering the Cost of Insulin
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
This rapid-acting insulin from Novo Nordisk has received expanded approval for adults in the United States…
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Strategies for Getting Affordable Insulin: Conference Presentation
At the recent Cardiometabolic Health Conference, a professor outlined the top four ways to access insulin at a price that won’t break the bank…
Illinois Lawmakers Propose Cap on Insulin Prices
Lawmakers 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…
New Liver-Targeted Insulin Shows Promise for Type 1 Diabetes: Study
The new insulin formulation is designed to act more like insulin does in the body of someone without diabetes…
Novo Nordisk to Offer Half-Price Generic Insulin in 2020
The company will be the second drugmaker to offer generic versions of its own insulin in the United States…
Senator Bernie Sanders in Canada to Lead Insulin Caravan
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders led an “insulin caravan” across the border to help people with type 1 diabetes purchase cheaper insulin in Canada…
Quarter of People in U.S. With Type 1 Diabetes Ration Insulin
A quarter of people with type 1 diabetes in the United States ration their insulin, according to a new survey from T1International…
Americans ‘Caravan’ to Canada for Cheaper Insulin
Recent news reports show one way people with diabetes are responding to the rising cost of the drug…
FDA Approves Victoza for Children With Type 2
The FDA has approved the injectable medicine Victoza (generic name liraglutide) for children 10 years old and up with type 2 diabetes…
