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We’re re-releasing a account we first reported in 2019, about how insulin bought to be so costly. And this 2021 update  entails a take a look at-in with other folks working to invent the perhaps lifesaving medication more accessible.

The account appears to be like in particular relevant real now, for two causes:

The rollout of the covid vaccine has reminded all of us how fundamental it’s miles to invent  breakthroughs within the lab and be particular each person can give you the money for to enjoy the profit of them.

The second half of of the episode — about methods that folks that need insulin are taking action on their have behalf — suits An Arm and a Leg’s present point of interest on financial self-defense.

The updates from the other folks we spoke with in 2019 are more encouraging than expected.

Right here’s a transcript of this episode.

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