Best treatments for type 1 diabetes mellitus
10 products may treat type 1 diabetes mellitus, spanning FDA drug classes such as insulin analog. The current highest-rated option is merilog. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 10 drugs we list for type 1 diabetes mellitus, 3 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as insulin analog. 7 of 10 carry a safety score, from 64 to 72 out of 100. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for type 1 diabetes mellitus — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for type 1 diabetes mellitus: 1. Merilog · 2. Merilog Solostar · 3. Rezvoglar
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | 72/100 | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Insulin Analog | Generic | $6 | View → | |
| 5 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Insulin Analog | Generic | $6 | View → | |
| 6 | 66/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Insulin Analog | Generic | $11 | View → | |
| 7 | 64/100 | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Insulin Analog | No data | — | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → |
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merilog
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Merilog (Insulin Aspart-Szjj) is a medication used to treat Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia.
merilog solostar
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Merilog Solostar (Insulin Aspart-Szjj) is a medication used to treat Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia.
rezvoglar
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Rezvoglar (Insulin Glargine-Aglr) is a medication used to treat Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia.
admelog
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Admelog (Insulin Lispro) is an insulin analog used to treat Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.40· 2 formsadmelog solostar
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Admelog Solostar (Insulin Lispro) is an insulin analog used to treat Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.40· 2 formstresiba
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tresiba (Insulin Degludec) is an insulin analog used to treat Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia.
Pharmacy pays
$11.34 /mL
Save up to 44% in classFrequently asked
- What treats type 1 diabetes mellitus?
- Our catalog lists 10 products that may treat type 1 diabetes mellitus, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is merilog.
- What is the best-rated treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — merilog ranks highest among the products we list for type 1 diabetes mellitus. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat type 1 diabetes mellitus?
- Treatments for type 1 diabetes mellitus span FDA drug classes including insulin analog. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.
Where this ranking comes from
Our score is computed from public FDA data — not from opinion, sponsorship or user votes. How we rate.
- FDA Drug Enforcement (recall) database — the recall history behind the safety score
- DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) — the FDA labels we quote for uses, dosing and warnings
- Drugs@FDA — approvals, strengths and marketing status