2021 marks 100 years since insulin was first isolated. However, it remains out of reach for over half the patients who need it. Why is this essential drug not easily accessible? Health experts Helen Bygrave, Yogesh Jain and Tahir Amin explain the politics of insulin.
Why is insulin still inaccessible to so many?
Insulin is an essential drug for diabetics. However, 100 years after it was isolated, over half the people who need it do not have adequate access to it. Experts explain why this is the case