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For the first time in history a person with Type 1 Diabetes has been freed from needing injections, by having their own cells be reprogrammed to produce insulin. (www.cell.com)

submitted 4 days ago by Lugh to c/futurology

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[–] TrojanRoomCoffeePot@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Insulin used to be costly and complicated to manufacture, now it costs $25-35 for vials of standard basic varieties in non-insane countries with proper regulation of the pharmaceutical and medical industries (sorry united States, this doesn't include you). This treatment was almost unimaginable just at the turn of the millennium, but is now reality, affordable therapy shouldn't be impossible although it may take time to lay that groundwork.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

That's synthesizing a chemical vs. a custom treatment for each patient. Still, you're right, the price will eventually drop.