Re:California governor vetoes bill that would have set a $35...
by nradov on Sunday October 08, 2023 @10:00PM
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Insulin is not a single drug. Discounters such as Walmart already offer low prices for generic insulin. The expensive branded forms have different release profiles which are more effective at controlling blood sugar in some patients.
While we should do more to improve insulin affordability, the pricing is a bit of a distraction from the core issue. While type-1 diabetics will always need some exogenous insulin, the majority of diabetics are type-2. And research has shown that the majority of those patients can put the disease into remission with lifestyle changes. That is where governments should be focusing.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/29/walmart-unveils-low-price-an...
While we should do more to improve insulin affordability, the pricing is a bit of a distraction from the core issue. While type-1 diabetics will always need some exogenous insulin, the majority of diabetics are type-2. And research has shown that the majority of those patients can put the disease into remission with lifestyle changes. That is where governments should be focusing.
https://www.virtahealth.com/research