My issue is with the FDA and big pharma, Brian. Not actual diabetics!
Do you have any idea how easy it is to synthesize insulin today!?
WHY IS IT STILL SO DAMN EXPENSIVE!
AND WHY IS "EVERYONE" SUDDENLY DIABETIC AND IN NEED OF MEDICATION!?

Originally Posted by JAPOV
Insulin is not a drug...

JLS, your wife's condition is a perfect example of why the general public should seriously re-examine the claim that diabetes has become an epidemic. If you CAN manage your blood sugar with diet and exercise... then you don't NEED insulin/medication. If all you have to do is diet and exercise, then your NOT diabetic.

Originally Posted by JAPOV
Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick
Actually, insulin is considered a drug. "Insulins are a class of drugs used to treat type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)123".

John

John,
I'm not trying to diminish your wife's very serious condition.

However, insulin is only considered "medication" because big pharma makes big money selling it to those who need it. Personally, I believe it's a crime.

"Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone your pancreas makes that's essential for allowing your body to use sugar (glucose) for energy. If your pancreas doesn't make enough insulin or your body doesn't use insulin properly, it leads to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). This results in diabetes."

Take a breath, Brian!
The cost of Insulin today should be comparable to Ibuprofen!