Are There GMOs in My Insulin?

In the food production world, one of the biggest debates raging is the development of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms). On both sides of the debate there is a lot of passion. But on one side, there is a lot of misinformation and fear mongering. 

The fact is, we have been consuming genetically modified foods for decades. A lot of it was natural mutations until recently.  Now, science has developed a way to speed up some of the “mutations” faster. Or breed out unwanted traits, like apples that don’t brown as quickly or potatoes that don’t grow eyes as quickly, or bruise as easily.  

http://kfolta.blogspot.ca/2014/06/when-liars-cross-line-gmo-insulin.html?m=1

For diabetics, genetic engineering has been a big part of our lives. 

Insulin used to be produced using  pancreases from slaughtered animals. In the 70s, recombinant insulin was generated, and today is generated in yeast and e. Coli 

(Kevin Folta)

Organizations like GMO Free Canada and GMO Free USA are passing along false information stating that the GMOs in insulin (of which there are none - GMO is not an ingredient. It’s a technique) can cause Type 2 diabetics on insulin to become Tupe 1 diabetics, resulting in - are you ready for this? DOUBLE DIABETES!!!  

How can people fall for this?  

Do yourself a favour when researching medical techniques and treatment. Talk to your doctor or endocrinologist. Check the sources - if any. And if there are no sources, think about that.  Information with no sources is not likely to be reliable. Reliable information can be backed up by other studies. And if one actual scientist gets it wrong, they revise and retract.