Around 8 million people in the United States rely on insulin to manage their diabetes, but steady price increases have made the life-saving medicine increasingly more difficult to afford. As many as ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new contract with nonprofit drugmaker Civica Rx, a move that brings the state one step closer to creating its own line of insulin to bring down the cost of ...

Might people with diabetes someday be able to brew their own insulin for free at home, just as with beer? The answer may be yes, but whether it's a good idea is another question. The home-brewed ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new $50-million contract with the nonprofit generic drugmaker Civica to produce insulin under the state’s own label during a news conference Saturday in Downey. Under the ...

Long-acting insulin helps people with diabetes maintain normal blood sugar levels throughout the day. Unlike short-acting insulin, it never peaks, keeping an even sugar level in your blood. When you ...

Almost everyone with type 1 diabetes, and many with type 2, uses rapid insulin, also called fast-acting or mealtime insulin, to manage their blood sugar levels. This is the insulin you take before ...

Insulin can be expensive and unaffordable even for those with insurance. Newer insulins and programs may help ease the financial burden, to help people avoid rationing or skipping doses. Share on ...