RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Alexander, Walter
T1 Supplying Insulin to Those Who Need It
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2007
FD SAGE Publications
VO 7
IS 6
SP 24
OP 25
DO 10.1177/155989770700700617
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/6/24.2.abstract
AB In many developing countries, insulin can cost more than 50% of the average per capita annual income. As a result, for many who live in these countries, type 1 diabetes can be a death sentence. Diabetes organizations around the world are working together, however, to find ways to provide insulin to patients who need it but cannot easily obtain it.