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“Notably, glucose values vary over a narrow range (from approximately 2 to 20-30 mM [36 mg/dL to 360-540 mg/dL] in people with diabetes), so a rather steep change in insulin bioactivity must be ...

It is the last bullet point that’s creating issues. During the 2023 Open Enrollment Period, I discovered that some clients’ insulin would not be covered by their plans in the new year.

86% of type 2 diabetes patients treated with a new procedure no longer needed insulin throughout the two-year-long study they participated in. That procedure could be a real game changer for ...

Scientists have designed a new form of insulin that can automatically switch itself on and off depending on glucose levels in the blood. In animals, this ‘smart’ insulin 1 reduced high blood ...

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or use it correctly. Some people require insulin or other medication, while others can manage blood sugar levels through diet and ...

At 36 years old, she has already sold all of her possessions twice to afford the insulin her body needs every day. Insulin is not like other drugs. It's a natural hormone that controls our blood ...

Some diabetes patients this year have had trouble finding their preferred insulin brands as major drug manufacturers reported shortages of the medicine. USA TODAY set out to find out what patients ...

A team led by Novo Nordisk’s Rita Slaaby developed the glucose-responsive insulin, which is called NNC2215. The insulin in NNC2215 makes links to two moieties: a glucose-binding macrocycle and a ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail has frequently touted capping the price of insulin at $35 a month as a major accomplishment of the Biden administration ...

When blood glucose concentrations are low, less insulin is produced and the above processes do not take place or slow down. This helps to raise the concentration of glucose in the blood.