Harvard Health Blog Human insulin may be a lower-cost option for some people with diabetes POSTED JUNE 03, 2019, 10:30 AM Elizabeth Bashoff, MD, Contributor Of the estimated 23 million people in the US who have been diagnosed with diabetes, more than 30% take daily insulin injections to control their blood sugar (glucose) levels. Chances are good that someone you know has been startled by the high cost of this medication. According to recent news stories, people with diabetes have rationed insulin to save money, leading to illness and even death. Learn more »

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