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Insulin Production in People with T1D - beta cell replacement
Beta cell replacement therapies aim to provide insulin on demand from cells implanted in the body. These therapies have the potential to eliminate insulin therapy and liberate people from the burdens of managing T1D for months or even years at a time.
Insulin Affordability Programs
GetInsulin.org - A new tool for an affordable insulin access
If you're struggling to access insulin, you're not alone. JDRF is pleased to be one of the severe partners with Beoynf Type 1 on the new website-GetInslin.org- that can lep. Read more here
Include $99 Insulin in the US from Novo Nordisk
$99 Cash Card Program for Analog Insulins:
Using My$99Insulin, people with diabetes will be able to purchase up to three vials or two packs of FlexPen/FlexTouch pens with any combination of Novo Nordisk analog insulins (NovoLog, Tresiba, Fiasp) for $99. Depending on the brand, this is about 3000-3800 units of insulin. The company suggests that this supply of insulin will cover the monthly needs of most people with diabetes. People can use the My$99insulin card as often as they need to.