New Walmart-branded insulin will save diabetes patients money, retailer says

Customers will need a prescription for purchase.

Analog or lab-made insulin is used by people with diabetes to regulateblood sugar levels.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in your bloodstream.

For these people, insulin is a life-saving drug, but it can beprohibitively expensive.

“We also know this is a condition that disproportionately impacts underserved populations.”