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Why the price of insulin is a danger to diabetics | Brooke Bennett

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The Fear of Insulin Rationing

On average, type 1 diabetics need 3 to 6 vials of insulin a month. Alex Smith rationed his insulin when he could no longer be covered by his parents' insurance. He died from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) less than one month after going uninsured.

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