The City of San Antonio and H-E-B launched the Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program to help residents struggling with the high cost of insulin.

It's common knowledge that diabetics receive their insulin through injections or pumps. However, many people don't know of a new option. Inhalable insulin is available to adults, and a local study could soon make it available to kids.

Families were upset to see 43 GOP leaders drop a pricing provision from the inflation reduction act that was just signed into law. Now they're asking congress to add $35 monthly insulin caps for all diabetes patients.

Two bills that will bring some financial relief to those with diabetes that use insulin are headed to the governor’s desk for a signature. If enacted, the bills would lower the cost of prescription insulin starting in September.

If youre insured and have a high deductible plan, new federal rules might mean that you just pay a low copay and not the full amount, said Consumer Reports Lisa Gill. For example, if youre insured by Cigna, you could get insulin for just $25.RELATED: Doctor provides proactive tips for diabetic patients during the coronavirus pandemicCheck with your insurer because more are capping insulin copays. You could also consider human insulin. Novo Nordisks human insulin is available at certain pharmacies for about $25, depending on insurance. If you dont have insurance, the insulin manufacturer may have a patient assistance program that provides it for free if you qualify.

SAN ANTONIO Thousands of insulin users in San Antonio, especially children, are facing new challenges that could put their health at risk. Now they must monitor their own glucose levels, get the proper dosages, and all the while try to avoid exposure to COVID-19 infections. These are tough times to be diabetic, but UT Health San Antonio is taking new measures to make sure no one goes without their lifesaving medicine, or a doctors watchful eye. Families that split their insulin supplies between home and school have been managing the full supply in-house, which may be new for parents. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening complication of diabetes that results from reduced insulin levels, and must be avoided at all costs.

Doctor provides proactive tips for diabetic patients during the coronavirus pandemicPublished: March 26, 2020, 10:23 pmWith the coronavirus pandemic being unpredictable as far as how long it will last, a UT Health San Antonio doctor is encouraging people with diabetes to have a plan in place.