Texans granted affordable insulin options with new law, new Walmart brand
Walmart is rolling out a private brand of insulin, while a new law taking effect in the fall can cap insulin prices for some patients. Author: Troy Kless Updated: 10:02 PM CDT July 7, 2021
SAN ANTONIO Access to a life-saving medication is getting cheaper.
Walmart is launching its own private brand of insulin, and thanks to a new law taking effect this fall the state is capping prices on insulin prescriptions for those with insurance.
“Insulin…it’s like the air we breathe,” Jennifer Wimpee said as she changes her insulin site.
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Research fellow Mohamed Eletrebi, 29, draws blood from Melissa Mata, 55, for glucose testing at the Texas Diabetes Institute on April 30, 2021. On March 31, Mata underwent an experimental procedure that removed internal fat from around her intestines. It has already helped reverse the effects of her Type 2 diabetes.Jerry Lara /Staff photographer
From the moment Melissa Mata was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes three years ago, she found it impossible to keep her blood sugar in check.
Even after she was prescribed three medications and lost weight through diet and exercise changes, her sugar readings remained stubbornly high.
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University Health operations update, vaccination schedule, blood donations needed
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People check in for their COVID-19 vaccine appointments at University Health’s mass vaccine site at Wonderland Mall Courtesy: Mark Greenberg
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SAN ANTONIO – Following is an update on University Health clinic closures and resuming operations, a chart to help people with their rescheduled COVID-19 vaccines and a call for blood donations.
Status of Patient Care Services
Some University Health dialysis locations are opening Friday afternoon and will continue to operate Saturday and Sunday. All patients are being contacted to be scheduled. University Health dialysis patients should call 210-743-9800 if they have not already been scheduled. VIA Trans service for dialysis patients has resumed operations.