More than 1.3 million American adults with diabetes skipped doses, delayed buying or otherwise rationed doses of insulin due to escalating cost of the life-saving medication, a new study found.
Since 2002, the cost of insulin has increased by almost 200 percent, according to a new study.Video provided by NewsyMore than 1.3 million American adults with diabetes skipped doses, delayed buying or otherwise rationed doses of insulin due to escalating cost of the life-saving medication, a new study found.estimated 16.
The study analyzed data from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey. The survey asked adult insulin users whether in the past year they skipped doses, took less insulin than needed or delayed buying insulin to save money. If anyone answered yes on any of those three questions researchers considered them to be rationing doses.
The study also found rationing was higher among Black individuals compared to white and Hispanic persons.
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