When NovoPen by Novo Nordisk hit the market back in 1985, this first FDA approved insulin pen changed the way millions o…
Insulin
Why is Insulin So Expensive in America?
I was stuck for many years pushing paperwork in a miserable job that I hated. Why did I stay? Because I needed insurance…
Beyond Pump Systems: The Case for Insulin Pens
Medical Innovations Must Benefit All, Not Some.
I’ve been living with Type 1 diabetes for more than 30 years, and I have…
How Close are Researchers to Developing Insulin that Doesn’t Need Refrigeration?
While many diabetes researchers are focusing on treatments and possible cures using nanotechnology, implantable devices,…
FDA Approves Admelog, First Short-Acting Insulin Copycat
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Admelog (insulin lispro injection), a short-acting insulin indicate…
Insulin Kit for Children with Diabetes Wins Dyson Design Award
For Renata Souza Luque designing an award-winning method for children with diabetes to not only administer their insulin…
FDA Approves Fiasp, Novo Nordisk’s New Fast-Acting Insulin
Today, the U.S. FDA approved Novo Nordisk’s Fiasp (insulin aspart injection) 100 Units/mL, a fast-acting mealtime insuli…
Eli Lilly’s New Ultra-Rapid Insulin in the Works
While Fiasp is now the only ultra fast insulin on the market, it won’t be the new kid for long. At least two other compa…
The Unmet Need For Diluted Insulin
While insulin has recently been engineered to be more concentrated, faster acting, and overall more powerful, there is a…
Novo Nordisk Recalls Cartridge Holders in Certain NovoPen Echo Insulin Delivery Devices
Novo Nordisk is initiating a recall of insulin cartridge holders used in a small number of NovoPen Echo batches because …