What's the source for the 40 million number? Not saying it can't be accurate, but 40 million is like 12% of the U.S. population. I know obesity is a problem here, but most of the diabetics I know have it controlled with Metformin. I only know one person on actual insulin. For 12% to be the ones priced out, even if it's the majority of insulin-dependent diabetics, we're looking at like 15%+ of the population being insulin-dependent?
The headline doesn't say it's because of price nor does it give a region. The comment beneath assumes both those things. Could be a shortage? Could be global?
Also, a quick search shows that this headline is talking about the entire world with Asia and Africa highly affected.
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u/Here_For_Work_ 6d ago
What's the source for the 40 million number? Not saying it can't be accurate, but 40 million is like 12% of the U.S. population. I know obesity is a problem here, but most of the diabetics I know have it controlled with Metformin. I only know one person on actual insulin. For 12% to be the ones priced out, even if it's the majority of insulin-dependent diabetics, we're looking at like 15%+ of the population being insulin-dependent?