a biosimilar version of the insulin blockbuster Lantus launched today in the US. Basaglar will also undercut Sanofi’s longer lasting version, Toujeo, and is likely to win a large share of the ...

Types of insulin include rapid-, regular-, intermediate-, and long-acting, based on how long they take to start working. You may take a combination of these when managing type 2 diabetes.

Long-acting insulin helps people with diabetes maintain normal blood sugar levels throughout the day. Unlike short-acting insulin, it never peaks, keeping an even sugar level in your blood.

The products covered include Admelog, Lantus, Toujeo, Apidra and any biosimilar of those products that Sanofi markets in the ...