Nobody was happy about it : Michigan family moves to Ohio to lower insulin costs
Their move comes before a proposed bill that would cap insulin costs
A Michigan family moves to Ohio in search of lower insulin costs.
and last updated 2021-05-06 22:24:45-04
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The Rising Cost of Insulin
Since the 1990s, diabetes advocacy groups estimate the cost of insulin has gone up by over 1,200 percent. The drug is used primarily by Type 1 diabetics but can also be used by a small number of Type 2 diabetics, depending on their condition.
Type 1 is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. As a result, those with Type 1 need to take insulin, a life-saving drug that regulates blood sugar levels to keep people alive. Despite the need for overall quality of life and health, insulin is often considered the poster child for price gouging.