America's insulin crisis has reached a breaking point. While this life-saving hormone costs just $3-7 to manufacture, prices have soared 1200% since 1996, forcing one in four insulin users to ration their medication – a dangerous gamble that can lead to blindness, organ failure, and death. Americans pay seven times more for insulin than other developed nations, with many spending up to 40% of their income just to stay alive. This isn't just a healthcare issue – it's a human rights crisis demanding immediate action.