Insulin was first discovered in 1921, and the following year, a 14-year-old boy suffering from diabetes became the first person treated with it. The medical breakthrough won a Nobel Prize in 1923.

Insulin can be expensive, but you should never have to ration or go without it. Here are 5 cost-saving tips to help.

Incorporating insulin into your daily life can take some getting used to. From packing your on-the-go bag to prepping your syringe or insulin pen, here are tips to get you started.

But the biohackers behind Open Insulin also have their own agenda—they want to show the world that biohackers can make real scientific contributions, even if they’re not affiliated with an ...

Might people with diabetes someday be able to brew their own insulin for free at home, just as with beer? The answer may be yes, but whether it's a good idea is another question. The home-brewed ...

An insulin pump is a small electronic device designed to give predetermined rates of insulin to your body, says Diana Isaacs, a pharmacist, certified diabetes educator, and Continuous Glucose ...

Improved insulin sensitivity allows your body to respond more efficiently to insulin, the hormone that regulates your blood sugar, leading to better long-term health and easier diabetes management.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A vial of insulin cost $25 in 1995, back when Chris Noble was 5 years old and just learning how to manage his Type 1 diabetes with the help of his parents and his doctors ...

This article explores why a diabetes shot can be so anxiety-provoking and offers practical strategies to make them less ...

Destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas is at the heart of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. “We are looking for ways to make new beta cells for these patients to one day replace ...