It really would. I fear that anything remotely close to a "cure" would be thwarted by pharma because they profit so much from insulin.
I switched jobs a few months ago, and had about 2 weeks without insurance. my insulin prescription was over $4k.
I know that "pharma" can't just shut something down.. but I'm sure there's some loophole
The sadder part of this is that $40 can hardly feed anyone for a week, and that's if you REALY stretch it on bulk rice and beans.