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News: Insulin shortage could affect 40... (The Guardian) - Behind the headlines

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The Guardian Nov. 20, 2018

Insulin shortage could affect 40 million people with type 2 diabetes

Millions worldwide may be unable to access the drug by 2030, scientists predict

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Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol NOV. 21, 2018

Estimation of global insulin use for type 2 diabetes, 2018-30: a microsimulation analysis

S Basu et al

The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust.

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